Go Fish in the Lowcountry
It’s always a good time to go fishing in the South Carolina Lowcountry! We offer a true sportsman’s paradise! Our unique landscape provides many ... Keep Reading
Beaufort Family Fun
Charleston Aquarium Aglow
Come see the Charleston Aquarium in a whole new light! The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday ... Keep Reading
Remembering “Gullah, Gullah Island”
If you were a kid in the mid 1990s, you probably remember Gullah Gullah Island. Gullah Gullah Island is an American musical children's television ... Keep Reading
Fall Camping in the Lowcountry
Looking for a great Fall camping trip destination? Look no further than the South Carolina Lowcountry. Our beautiful state offers plenty of ... Keep Reading
K-12 Education from the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve
The ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) serves as a community hub for coastal science and education. Our educators provide ... Keep Reading
The Lowcountry Revolutionary Trail
Follow the Revolutionary War path of Dr. Uzal Johnson as he traveled the Lowcountry. The Lowcountry Revolutionary Trail winds through Beaufort, ... Keep Reading
The Edisto Island Serpentarium: A Great Stop on Your Visit to the Lowcountry
If you're looking for an exciting and educational stop on your visit to the Lowcountry, look no further than the Edisto Island Serpentarium. This ... Keep Reading
First Friday Fun in Beaufort, SC
First Friday is a fun night for the downtown businesses and for locals! It's a great way to explore galleries, shopping, and eateries throughout ... Keep Reading
The History of the Beaufort Water Festival
The first Beaufort Water Festival was held in July 1956. John Bigbee served as the first President. Gladys Thompson in charge of the visiting queens ... Keep Reading
The 2022 Beaufort Water Festival
Once a year, in mid-summer, our sea island becomes a gigantic stage for one of the South's biggest outdoor events, the Beaufort Water ... Keep Reading
Take a Road Trip on Hwy 17!
Nestled between Charleston and Beaufort is natural paradise! 1. Start your journey at the Frampton Plantation & Lowcountry Visitors Center. They ... Keep Reading
The Marketplace of Habersham
Just around the bend on an unassuming old farm road, and only seven miles from historic Beaufort, SC, you’ll encounter the growing, waterfront ... Keep Reading
Don’t Miss Hampton’s Watermelon Festival
Save the date for June 20-25, 2022 for Hampton’s Watermelon Festival! The state’s oldest festival with the longest parade is coming back in a big ... Keep Reading
The Carolina Shag
Celebrating the Shag. Dubbed as the "swing dance of the South", the Carolina Shag relies on beach music. It is a partner dance. And, it is the State ... Keep Reading
Beaufort County Summer Reading Program
The Beaufort County Library System and the Beaufort County School District are ready to dive into another exciting Summer Reading Program! The fun ... Keep Reading
Enjoy the Port Royal Spring Concert Series
In its 27th season the Port Royal Spring Concert Series returns to Historic Port Royal. The Town of Port Royal has ... Keep Reading
Ridgeland Day Trips
The Town of Ridgeland has many historic tours, nature centers and museums to make a day, or a few, trips to enjoy it all. Option 1 – Town Tour 1. ... Keep Reading
Easter Events in Beaufort, 2022
If you’re looking for something to do in the community to celebrate Easter with the kids, you’re in luck. Beaufort has Easter celebrations, egg ... Keep Reading
Hunting Island’s Marsh Boardwalk
Spend a relaxing afternoon at Hunting Island’s Marsh Boardwalk Trail. Hunting Island State Park is one of South Carolina’s most popular parks. ... Keep Reading
6 Things to Do with Kids in Beaufort, S.C.
Looking for fun things to do with the little ones? Below are six destinations for a fun day for them and the whole family. 1. Port Royal Sound ... Keep Reading
Coastal Expeditions’ Hunting Island Dolphin Cruise
Join Coastal Expeditions for a fun and educational ecotour to explore the salt marsh estuary as we look for native bottlenose dolphins by Hunting ... Keep Reading
Enjoy the Beaufort Holiday Weekend
Historic downtown Beaufort brings the holidays to life every year with days of celebration. This year includes seasonal entertainment, shopping, ... Keep Reading
November Is a Great Month to Get Outside and Get Active!
Get your family and friends outside this November! Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Relatives from all over the country are coming South ... Keep Reading
Beaufort Catches Pickleball Fever
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing activities in the world, and Beaufort is enjoying it big time. Two city recently added four courts in ... Keep Reading
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Named after longtime Beaufort Mayor, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park is the crown jewel of the City. Set ... Keep Reading
Where to Eat and Stay for the Beaufort Water Festival
If you are planning to enjoy all nine days of the Beaufort Water Festival, you're going to need to know what's close. Below is a list of ... Keep Reading
Enjoy the 2021 Beaufort Water Festival
Beaufort Water Festival SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, July 16: Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park Event ... Keep Reading
Coastal Bird Conservation Continues as Start Date for Crab Bank Restoration Draws Near
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has a lot to brag about when it comes to gains made in the protection of our state's ... Keep Reading
Golf in Four Parts
G is for Growth: Mentally, there is a quietness in the mind that precedes the carefully orchestrated symphony of movements in the golf swing, ... Keep Reading
Paddling with Paws: Kayaking with your Pup
Looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors with your furry, four-legged friends? Kayaking and paddle boarding with dogs can be great fun for humans ... Keep Reading
Have a Green Holiday Season
There is no better time for locals in Beaufort than the holiday season. For the few weeks before Christmas, the community shares a closeness and ... Keep Reading
The Phantom Flounder: Seeking The Fish That Sees All
The flounder is one of the most highly prized catches in our local estuaries. Armed with an impressive set of teeth and blinding speed, it can often ... Keep Reading
The ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve
Protecting the natural beauty, abundant wildlife and unique cultural heritage of the South Carolina Lowcountry since 1992. The ACE Basin National ... Keep Reading
Beaufort’s Must-See Museums and Recovered Ruins
Beaufort is full of history and structures that reflect life as it was hundreds of years ago. There are some museums and sites in particular you ... Keep Reading
Horseshoe Crabs
The Sea Turtle Patrol stays busy monitoring nests every morning in the Lowcountry. Lowcountry visitors quickly become accustomed to the beach, ... Keep Reading
“Around the Sound” Helps to Keep the Port Royal Sound Clean and Healthy!
HELP US RAISE $50,000 IN “SOUND RESEARCH” FUNDS SIMPLY BY EXPLORING THE AREA’S GREATEST BEACHES, TRAILS & WATERWAYS! HOW ... Keep Reading
Delightful Dolphin
A creature you just have to see to believe! The Atlantic bottlenose dolphin is probably the #1 wildlife attraction that encourages visitors and ... Keep Reading
The Summer Singers: Chuck-Will’s-Widows
Learn more about these distinctive birds, which serenade the Lowcountry all summer long. Beaufort’s warm weather and summer months brings back ... Keep Reading
The Smoker King: Cast a Line for King Mackerel
There’s no sweeter sound to an angler’s ears than the scream of a reel’s drag, especially the scorching punishment dealt by a summer favorite: the ... Keep Reading
Tidal Waters
First-time visitors to Beaufort get quite a surprise when they encounter our nearshore waterways. Unlike most coastal areas, there is no crisp ... Keep Reading
Gator Watching
Native to the Lowcountry, alligators are often seen here, but they can be elusive during the heat of summer and the cold of winter. Alligators ... Keep Reading
Cownose Ray Comes Out To Play
The coastal waters off of Beaufort are home to a number of varietal species of rays. One of the most visually interesting is the cownose ray. ... Keep Reading
Red Drum Resurgence
Red Drum, a.k.a. Bull Reds make a strong run in local waters this month. Twenty-five feet below the surface, a marauding school of bull ... Keep Reading
Water: Earth’s Best Substance
Living in a coastal town like Beaufort offers the opportunity to access the beach and the ocean on a regular basis. The interaction with this ... Keep Reading
Sea Turtle Season
Meet a few of the fascinating turtles that frequent Lowcountry waters. Here in our offshore waters, we are fortunate to host four of the seven ... Keep Reading
Saltwater Fly Fishing
A handful of local fishermen have been fly fishing in our waters since the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. But the sport has been growing in popularity in ... Keep Reading
Hiking the Palmetto Trail During COVID-19
South Carolina’s premier cross-state trail system will remain open during the COVID-19 time period. This will allow individuals and ... Keep Reading
Get On Board with Standup Paddleboarding!
Standup paddleboarding (SUP) is an offshoot of surfing that originated in Hawaii. Unlike traditional surfing where the rider sits until a wave ... Keep Reading
Experience Golf with Correct Techniques
Learn techniques that will help you excel on the green and beyond. You’ve probably heard many stories about the difficulty of golf from people ... Keep Reading
Frogmore Stew and Lowcountry Boil
There are two kinds of social gatherings in coastal Georgia and South Carolina that revolve around shellfish. Like a Louisiana boil, it usually ... Keep Reading
