The Funny Fox Squirrel
People love squirrels for their adorable faces, nonstop antics, and sociable natures. As children, storybooks teach us that squirrels are clever, ... Keep Reading
Frequently Asked Questions?
Kids Catch Lifelong Memories Fishing
My earliest fishing memories took place in Puerto Rico. Being a Navy brat, my dad was stationed there for three years. I had a Japanese ... Keep Reading
The Daufuskie Island Conservancy
The Daufuskie Island Conservancy, established in 2005, helps to protect what it is that makes this bridge-less island so special. With the slogan ... Keep Reading
African Influences on the Gullah Culture
Did you know that the Gullah culture has strong African influences? This unique culture developed on the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina ... Keep Reading
Yellow-Bellied Pond Sliders
One of the most plentiful, yet mistaken is the yellow-pond slider turtle. Because of their pointed snout, some believe they are alligator turtles. ... Keep Reading
Bull Reds Are Top Targets This Time of Year
Fall is a special time here in the Lowcountry for many reasons. The weather is better, the crowds are thinner and the bull redfish swarm inshore ... Keep Reading
How to Tell If Alligators Are Around: Tips for Identifying Gators
If you're spending time outdoors on Daufuskie Island, it's likely you'll see an alligator. While alligators are typically shy and prefer to avoid ... Keep Reading
Parking for a Ferry to Daufuskie
Planning on taking a ferry service to Daufuskie? Make sure you know where to park! We have all the information you need right here. Parking for the ... Keep Reading
Strand Feeding: the Dolphin Dining Display
The dolphin's ability to strand feed is a testament not only their intelligence, but also to the teamwork and communication skills they have in order ... Keep Reading
Sand Dunes: Defenders and Protectors
Sand dunes play an important role in protecting our coastlines from erosion and flooding. The presence of these mounds creates a barrier that ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie by Bike
Bringing your bike over on the ferry or renting one while on Daufuskie Island is a great way to explore the island at your leisure. Since you are ... Keep Reading
Haig Point Named One of the 13 Best Places to Retire for Golf Lovers
Travel + Leisure magazine has named Daufuskie Island's Haig Point one of the "13 Best Places to Retire for Golf Lovers." Looking for a retirement ... Keep Reading
The Railroad
The Railroad In the early 1900s, logging became a profitable island investment. A barge brought materials to build a narrow-gauge railroad to the ... Keep Reading
What Kind of Snake – or Lizard Is This?
The South Carolina Lowcountry is home to many species of reptiles. We are all familiar with the alligator. And our adorable green tree frogs are ... Keep Reading
Frequently Asked Questions? Daufuskie Island, Transportation, Accommodations, Dining, ETC.
Frequently Asked Questions? Daufuskie Island, Transportation, Accommodations, Dining, ETC. Transportation: Daufuskie Difference - (843) 342-8687 or ... Keep Reading
Sargassum: That Sticky, Stinky Seaweed
You probably have never heard of it. But if you spend a lot of time walking the beautiful beaches of Daufuskie Island, chances are, you've seen it. ... Keep Reading
Cooper River Cemetery
Cooper River Cemetery. A very important segment of Daufuskie Island Gullah life was providing a proper burial for loved ones. Each Cemetery sat next ... Keep Reading
Sallie Ann Robinson: Daufuskie’s Gullah Diva
Sallie Ann Robinson is a Gullah chef, author, tour guide, TV personality, mother, grandmother and sixth-generation native Daufuskie ... Keep Reading
Books About Daufuskie Island
Check out these books about Daufuskie Island. Daufuskie Island: A Photographic Essay First published in 1982, Daufuskie Island vividly captured life ... Keep Reading
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church No. 2
The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church No. 2 building and its predecessor stand by the Cooper River residents of the north end of the Island. A hurricane ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie Rental Group Makes Your Stay!
The Daufuskie Rental Group is ready to make your stay perfect! Founded in 2013, the Daufuskie Rental Group (DRG) works in partnership with ... Keep Reading
Mary Dunn Cemetery
The Mary Dunn cemetery is the only historic cemetery for white people on Daufuskie Island. Established in the 1700s, it borders the Mongin Creek on ... Keep Reading
Moses Ficklin Cottage and Oak Tree
The Moses Ficklin Oak Tree is an enormous ancient live oak. It stands in front of this restored Gullah home, the Moses Ficklin Cottage. It greeted ... Keep Reading
Mary Fields School
The two room Mary Fields School was built for the island's black children in the early 1930s. Leftover wood was used to construct desks for the ... Keep Reading
Abandoned Crab Traps
Abandoned crab traps pose a serious threat to wildlife both in and out of the water. These devices tend to "trap" animals or "ghost fishing". This ... Keep Reading
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
Can You Bring Your Car or Truck to Daufuskie Island?
Can you bring your car or truck to Daufuskie Island? How do vehicles get from Hilton Head Island over to Daufuskie Island? Even if you could, should ... Keep Reading
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
Bloody Point Light & Silver Dew Winery
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
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
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
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
Bring Fido to Daufuskie!
Daufuskie Island is a very pet friendly community. If you’re renting a condo or vacation home, be sure to check with the rental company on their ... 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
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
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
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
Remembering Hurricane Matthew, Five Years Later
Since moving to the Lowountry from the West Coast in 2004, I’d seen a few storms come and go. Hanna in particular I remember as causing the most ... 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
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
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
What to Pack for a Weekend on Daufuskie
Here are some tips about what to pack and how to pack it when you come to Daufuskie. Getting there: USE WHEELS! Bring study, enclosed luggage the ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie Island’s Five Residential Parts
Daufuskie Island is basically divided into five parts. To the northeast is the Haig Point Club. This residential club is private and member-owned. ... 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
