Leisure and recreation activities on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. From adventure to outdoor life, discover why the Lowcountry is a beautiful place to live. Enjoy stories about the local outdoors, boating, fishing, sports, nature and more. These words and photography capture the local essence.
Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw I call it Jake’s Island, but perhaps others have named and claimed it for themselves. This tiny scrap of high ground in the brackish …
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Meet the man behind the stunning sand sculpture on display at the Marriott. Story by David Warren and Photography by Lloyd Wainscott In 1966, John Gowdy took his young children …
Peek inside this custom-built Sport fishing yacht. Photography by Rachel Acquaviva For some, the best part about living in the Lowcountry is the abundance of places to go boating. This …
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO KITEBOARD? Local enthusiast Trey Bishop shares advice for getting started. Story by David Warren + Photos by Mike Ritterback There’s no doubt about it; kiteboarding …
Story by Collins Doughtie When I began guiding folks in their boats, almost without exception those that wanted to learn how to fish these waters would say, “Can we catch …
Oldfield is one of just eight communities in the United States to be named a certified sustainable community through Audubon International, a nonprofit environmental organization with a mission to provide …
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Maximizing the Hilton Head outdoor experience. Story By Kerry Peresta Batting their way through hordes of blood-sucking mosquitoes, no-see-ums, sand gnats and flies during warm weather months, Hilton Head Islanders …
The most popular crab quarters in the Lowcountry. The best place to go crabbing is off a dock into a tidal creek. You also can crab from the creek bank, …
Catching a crustacean is easier than you think. Story by Laura Jacobi The Lowcountry offers a multitude of recreational water activities. One of the easiest pastimes to experience with the …
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