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
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Horseshoe Crabs
The Sea Turtle Patrol stays busy monitoring nests every morning in the Lowcountry. Island visitors quickly become accustomed to the beach, the tide ... Keep Reading
The Legendary Live Oak
There are few symbols of the Lowcountry more iconic than the centuries old, majestic Live Oak. There are many such oaks in our area. These ... Keep Reading
GOLF 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, too: “I ... Keep Reading
Alligators Everywhere!
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
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
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
The Summer Singers: Chuck-Will’s-Widows
Learn more about these distinctive birds, which serenade the Lowcountry all summer long. The Lowcountry's warm weather and summer months brings ... Keep Reading
How Do the Tides Work?
Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels. The combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun, and the rotation of ... Keep Reading
Choosing the Perfect Cabernet Sauvignon
From price to pairing, here’s what you need to know to make the ideal selection. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely available ... Keep Reading
Spring Butterflies
From the Cloudless Sulphur to the Tiger Swallowtail, the Coastal Empire is home to a wide range of spring butterflies. As spring brings warmer ... 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
Spartina: The Splendor of Our Marsh Grass
Cordgrass serves as a keystone element in the Lowcountry’s saltmarsh environment. While the rest of the country may look to budding trees to indicate ... Keep Reading
Historic Buildings on Daufuskie Island
Daufuskie Island offers a rich cultural experience and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of its structures no longer exist, but ... Keep Reading
Public Dock
Daufuskie Island's public dock at Freeport Marina. In 1883, near the location of the public dock, Maggioni & Company opened an oyster cannery ... Keep Reading
White School House
The White School House The White School House was built in 1913 by the Beaufort County Board of Education for white children who lived on Daufuskie ... Keep Reading
Daufuskie Island’s Legacy Lives On
For thousands of years, indigenous Muskogean Indians called Daufuskie Island home. The word “Daufuskie” comes from the Muscogee ... Keep Reading
Farmers of the Sea: Seafood Recipes
Lowcountry shrimp boil, shrimp and grits, crab stew and crab meat salad are four of the most traditional seafood dishes. Any seafood restaurant worth ... Keep Reading
Great Shots from a Tough Lie in Golf
Hitting a golf ball straight is difficult enough from a flat lie. When you and the ball are suddenly on different levels, it becomes even ... Keep Reading
Visit the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
The Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, located near the bridge to Hilton Head Island, offers an ideal place to enjoy the natural beauty of the ... Keep Reading
Shrimping and Crabbing: Farmers of the Sea
Each year, thousands of coastal residents take to the water to cast shrimp nets and lay crab traps. They attempt to capture some of the sea's rich ... Keep Reading
Oysters Stand Apart as a Lowcountry Delicacy!
Oysters have been a favorite staple for islanders for centuries. Early Native American harvested oysters, subsisting on the plentiful bivalve ... Keep Reading
Sarah Grant Home
The Sarah Grant Home Sarah Grant was midwife, Sunday school president, and PTA president during her influential life. She bought this 1910 house from ... Keep Reading
