Be Careful Boating Around Our Marine Mammals
Beach and boating weather is here! South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) officials urge residents and visitors to safely share ... Keep Reading
Activities
Sheepshead: The Fish With Human Teeth
Have you seen or heard of sheepshead, the fish with human teeth?!? Sheepshead can be found along the entire Eastern seaboard and the Gulf of ... Keep Reading
Mary Field Cemetery
Mary Field Cemetery Mary Field Cemetery is the largest Gullah cemetery on the island. There are grave markers dating from 1926 to the present. ... Keep Reading
Tabby Ruin
Tabby is a building material made from a mixture of ground oyster shells, sand and water. This material was used for buildings on Daufuskie Island, ... Keep Reading
Bloody Point Light
In 1882 the U.S. Government paid $425 for land for the Bloody Point Light: a front range lighthouse and a rear range light tower. The lighthouse is a ... Keep Reading
Bloody Point
On April 15 1715, three skirmishes at this site between the Yemassee Indians and settlers took place on Bloody Point. It was said that there was blood ... Keep Reading
First Union African Baptist Church
First Union African Baptist Church The First Union African Baptist church was built in 1884. Its location is near the site of the 1881 church. Fire ... Keep Reading
Catch Cobia Fever!
For many years the cobia population in coastal South Carolina was on the decline. Like many things, when demand exceeds the supply, we lose ... Keep Reading
The Salt Marsh: Nature’s Nourisher
The salt marsh is the life blood of the Lowcountry. As the tides rush in and out, the marsh nourishes and revitalizes all the creeks and rivers, ... Keep Reading
The North American Mink
Daufuskie has many different mammals that love island living. The mink is one that is rarely seen. This elusive animal lives in our salt marshes. ... Keep Reading
Baby Birds in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve
The Sea Pines Forest Preserve offers is a protected natural habitat for wildlife. The Sea Pines Forest Preserve is a sanctuary for many animals. This ... Keep Reading
The Tenacious and Tempting Trout
In mid-March, we see many of small trout in our waters. Speckled trout seem to be especially sensitive to bitter cold, and the recent trend toward ... Keep Reading
Spotting a White Ibis
In ancient Egypt the ibis is associated with Thoth, the god of wisdom, the written word and knowledge. These birds were important indicators of ... Keep Reading
Sand Dollars
Sand Dollars are the creeping, cunning and cloning creatures of the oceans. Sand dollars possess a rigid skeleton called a test. The test consists ... Keep Reading
Haig Point Lighthouse: A Ghost of the Past
The ferry was the only sound piercing the summer night along Haig Point. It sliced its way through the blackness as it maneuvered to the dock on the ... Keep Reading
Hop on over to Hilton Head for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Make sure to get your green on for the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade! The parade was founded in 1983 by local business icon Tom ... Keep Reading
Get Golfing in 2022!
This year, why not make a resolution that's fun and good for you - the game of GOLF! Here are four reasons to give it a try, or resume play: 1. Get ... Keep Reading
Miss Emily’s Seafood Recipes
Emily Smith Schroeder ("Miss Emily") was born in downtown Charleston, South Carolina and raised by seafood loving parents. She grew up with a tidal ... Keep Reading
Pat Conroy’s “The Water Is Wide”
The Water Is Wide is a 1972 memoir by acclaimed author, Pat Conroy. It is based on his work as a teacher in a two-room schoolhouse on Daufuskie ... Keep Reading
“Southern Living” Thinks We’re Romantic
Southern Living says our Island is "The Most Romantic Winter Getaway in Every Southern State." In a December 10th article, Southern Living called ... Keep Reading
Going Old-School on Daufuskie Island
Whatever did we do before we all had smartphones and the whole world at our fingertips 24/7? We played board games and debated long into the ... Keep Reading
Check Out the Coastal Discovery Museum
Honey Horn is described as the last significant parcel of open space on Hilton Head Island. This majestic property hosts the Coastal Discovery ... Keep Reading
Right Whales
North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) are the rarest of the large whale species. The newest 2021 count believes that only 336 North ... Keep Reading
Oysters: a Lowcountry Delicacy!
Oysters have been a favorite staple for islanders for centuries. Early Native Americans harvested oysters, subsisting on the plentiful bivalve ... Keep Reading
Take the Trip to Tanger Outlets
Get shopping at Tanger Outlets, Hilton Head! Enjoy shopping our two great centers featuring over 90 brands, located 1 and 2 miles west of the Hilton ... Keep Reading
The Hooded Merganser
Winter is on its way and so are our migratory waterfowl. Soon our freshwater ponds will be dotted with birds. One of the most attractive is the ... Keep Reading
The Freedom of Sand Traps
How golfers can use sand traps to their advantage. I like sand. Admittedly, it’s a substance debated by golfers everywhere. My thoughts are this: ... Keep Reading
A Girls’ Trip to Daufuskie
Want to have a weekend with your besties that you will never forget? Then you have to plan a girls' trip to Daufuskie Island. I speak ... Keep Reading
The History of “Sharp Feather” …also known as Daufuskie Island
For thousands of years early humans called Daufuskie Island home. Ancient piles of discarded oyster shells exhibiting pottery shards from all phases ... Keep Reading
Which Plants Are Native and Which Are Not
Many plants we see everyday, but they weren’t always here. Many “exotics” came to the North American continent with the Europeans. These came from ... Keep Reading
Loggerhead Nests on Daufuskie Island
Daufuskie's beach is about four miles long and has plenty of room for Loggerhead turtles to lay their nests. It is so close that the sea turtle ... Keep Reading
Fun Facts about South Carolina
South Carolina is known for its beaches, golf courses, and historic districts. South Carolina ranks 40th in size and the 23rd in population. Its ... Keep Reading
TripSavvy.com Says Daufuskie is #1 Beach in the State
Daufauskie Island's beaches ranked #1 in the state. TripSavvy.com dedicated July to the world's best beaches. In a recent online piece, TripSavvy ... Keep Reading
The American Oystercatcher Loves the Lowcountry
The American Oystercatcher is a very easy bird to identify. It is the largest species of wading bird, usually found hanging around with the ... Keep Reading
Learn More About the Opossum, Americas’s Only Marsupial
The opossum, also known as Didelphis virginiana, is America’s only native marsupial. The opossum lives throughout most of the U.S., from the ... Keep Reading
Shrimp: The Tiny Crustacean with a Big Impact
Classification of “shrimp” is a hot debate in the scientific community. The term “shrimp” is generally used to identify crustaceans whose bodies ... Keep Reading
Golf in Alphabetical Order
In the beginning, golf must be kept simple and must be repeated again and again. Once you have the fundamentals down, the swing goes from awkward and ... Keep Reading
See More Than Fish While Fishing
A reason why I love being a boat captain is that I never know on any given day what I might see. The first whale I ever saw off Hilton Head was at ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie Island Named Oned “The Best Memorial Day Weekend Getaways” by Conde Nast
Conde Nast lists Daufuskie Island as one of "The Best Memorial Day Weekend Getaways to Take This Year." Since the coronavirus pandemic began in ... Keep Reading
Jellyfish In Our Waters
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
April Is Great for Getting on the Greens
1. April is a perfect month for golfing on St. Simons Island. With blooming azaleas, cool breezes, mild temperatures and new growth everywhere you ... Keep Reading
Golf for More Fun in 2021
Spring is here on Daufuskie Island and the azaleas are blooming! If you have a golfer in your life, you know what that means: golfers gonna golf. ... 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
History of the Irish in the Lowcountry
The Irish influence extends far beyond St. Patrick’s Day. Ever since William Mullins and Christopher Martin, America’s first Irish pilgrims, sailed ... Keep Reading
Azaleas from A-Z
The best time to see Daufuskie Island's azaleas in all of their glory is March and April. The exact time depends upon the weather in the state. ... Keep Reading
The Colorful Cottages of Daufuskie
Relax and enjoy for some colorful accommodations on Daufuskie Island. For the folks who think a day trip is just not enough time on our beautiful ... Keep Reading
Barred Owls
One of the most common owl calls that people know is the “who cooks for you” call. It’s a call commonly heard year-round on Daufuskie Island. Be ... Keep Reading
Sea Pork
Solving a mystery about a common sight on local beaches. Have you ever stumbled upon something strange-looking on Daufuskie Island’s beaches? What ... Keep Reading
Coyotes in the Lowcountry
Coyotes have been a part of Native American folklore for centuries. Some thought of them as tricksters, while others saw them as wise and ... Keep Reading
Paddling with Paws: Kayaking with your Pup on Daufuskie Island
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
