South Carolina ETV ‘Gullah Roots’ Traces Gullah Ties from Africa to South Carolina
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) premiered a new hour-long documentary film last October, entitled Gullah Roots. The show followed leaders of the South ... Keep Reading
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Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
On the South Carolina coast, sharks happen. One of the most common shark species caught in the area is the sharpnose shark. They are a year-round ... Keep Reading
Holiday Cranberry Mule Recipe from Hilton Head Distillery
The Cranberry Mule is a holiday take on the popular Moscow Mule. ‘Tis the season to be jolly. Celebrate with friends and family, and we indulge ... Keep Reading
Presents to Remember: Giving the Gifts with the Love of the Wild
’Tis the season to contemplate the gifts we have received in our lives, and how they’ve impacted us. Over the years I’ve given a lot of thought ... 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
Behind “Ghost Bird”: Key Discoveries about the Elusive Black Rail
Black rails are experiencing dramatic population declines along the Atlantic Coast. But luckily, the coastal plain of South Carolina has emerged ... Keep Reading
9 Places to Find and Dine on Seafood in Beaufort
If you go to a restaurant in Beaufort, chances are high seafood will be on the menu. Seafood is a point of pride in the Lowcountry, where it is served ... Keep Reading
Thanksgiving Wines: A Quick Guide To Your Best Bets
A couple of bottles of wine on the table at Thanksgiving are always welcome. As a guest, this is the perfect offering — aside from the food you ... 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
South Carolina’s Most Popular Fall Dishes
Locally grown, seasonal ingredients are the foundation of South Carolina’s vibrant food scene, making the state a top foodie destination. Lowcountry ... 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
Pizza and Wine: A Case for Two of Italy’s Most Famous Exports — Together
There’s nothing like a good wine when you’re craving it, and the same goes for pizza! And though these two aren’t paired as a rule, one can certainly ... Keep Reading
Upland Bird Hunting Season
Upland hunting is an American term for a form of bird hunting in which the hunter pursues upland birds. In South Carolina, we have many migratory ... Keep Reading
Trout Tricks
Fishing for Speckled Trout in the Lowcountry The fluorescent orange cork landed with a splash on the edge of the green spartina grass and promptly ... Keep Reading
Fireflies: Lowcountry’s Ghosts
On an evening stroll, there is a chance you may spot ghostly glowing lights dancing in the distance. Remain calm. Most likely, fireflies are on the ... Keep Reading
Beaufort in Books and Films
Beaufort has been the setting or the inspirational setting for several of books and films of importance in American culture. Long-time resident Pat ... 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
Neither Spanish Nor Moss
More on the “Southern Gothic” Plant We Can All Name But Know Little About. Bear with me for just a moment, and try to envision the Deep South ... Keep Reading
CATCHING “BULLS”: What to Know About Fishing for Red Drum
Fishing for Bulls is a September treat! Also known as redfish, spot tail bass, puppy drum or channel bass, red drum got their name from the ... Keep Reading
Shooting Dogs: A lighthearted look at a sporting dog moment.
One thing’s for sure, when it comes to outdoor writing and photography, people in the Palmetto State cannot get enough of sporting dogs doing their ... Keep Reading
Cherry Lime Rickey Recipe from Hilton Head Distillery
Cherry Lime Rickey The rickey is a highball drink made from gin or bourbon, half of a lime squeezed and dropped in the glass, and carbonated ... Keep Reading
GOLF Is A Game For EVERYONE!
A Universal Game for All Kinds of Players “The ball waits on me,” Daniel answers me after a long moment in thought. Maya pipes up then, ... 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
Sauvignon Blanc: The Toast of the Coast
Why Sauvignon Blanc and Seafood Make a Perfect Pair. Sauvignon Blanc is a versatile, dry white wine that complements many seafood dishes. The ... 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
Jellyfish and Local Sea Nettles
Every year, hundreds of thousands of jellyfish pass through our waters. Most jellyfish along the South Carolina coast are harmless, but in the ... Keep Reading
Wine Tasting with Family and Friends
Looking for a fun way to spend an evening with family or friends? Whether you are renting a beach house with a group of people or need an excuse ... 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
Golf Fundamentals
Enjoy fun on the golf course. Summer is a great time to play golf. It’s also the best time to experience the exhilaration of striking a golf ball ... 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
Southern Cooking
The Lowcountry is proud of its culinary heritage - and rightly so. No matter what the name -- country, farmhouse or down-home cooking -- the ... 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
Boat Ramps, Landings and Piers
Boat Ramps & Landings Brickyard Creek Boat Landing: 275 Brickyard Point Rd. Approximately 10 Parking spaces (unpaved) Ramp only; No ... Keep Reading
Fall Splendor
The Lowcountry is full of subtle surprises in the fall season. Ah, fall! This favorite season conjures up images of vibrantly colored leaves. The ... Keep Reading
Auldbrass Plantation
Auldbrass Plantation showcases the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. A true architectural treasure, listed on the National Register of ... Keep Reading
The Great Sea Island Storm of 1893
On Sunday night, August 27, 1893, the eye of the huge, slow-moving Category 3 hurricane landed just south of Savannah. The great Sea Island storm ... Keep Reading
Explore History at Beaufort National Cemetery
Beneath the boughs of moss-draped live oaks in the heart of Beaufort County, the Beaufort National Cemetery is one of the Lowcountry’s historic ... Keep Reading
Roseate Spoonbills: The Pink Bird Repopulates
Roseate spoonbills are becoming a more common sight throughout our Lowcountry marshes. They can commonly be spotted around low tides in our ... Keep Reading
Spanish Moss Trail: Enjoy the Great Outdoors!
Discover the Great Outdoors on a Majestic Rails-to-Trails Paved Pathway. If you enjoy hiking, biking, walking, fishing, dog walking, riding a ... Keep Reading
