The hot West Coast trend of microgreens takes root on Hilton Head Island. Story by Barry Kaufman + Photos by W Photography Stepping into the growing operation of Sproutz of the Lowcountry and meeting the two entrepreneurs behind it is almost like stepping into a decidedly more wholesome version of the TV show “Breaking Bad.”…
A taxonomy of pizza styles in the Lowcountry. Pizza is one of the few foods that almost everyone knows and loves around the world. It arrived in America in the late 1800s along with thousands of Italian immigrants, but didn’t gain popularity here until after World War II. You might not think of pizza when…
Crafters help define Lowcountry life
Charles Fraser and the wild, glory days of Sea Pines Company. Story by Tommy Baysden A good bit has been written about the serendipitous series of circumstances leading to the birth and early growth of Sea Pines Company. Most are histories or business books, rich with facts and details about financial deals, land acquisitions and…
The Lowcountry is filled with beautiful nature preserves, parks and wildlife refuges. Here are the five best. Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge was donated to the Fish and Wildlife Service in 1975 and is comprised of five islands and many ecological islands formed by years of tree growth. Many species…
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, but that is a bit more challenging. Our team has poured over the best places to crab in the Lowcountry, pulling together a good list…
Story by Luana M. Graves Sellars + Photo by Maddie Terry About the Beach Burkes Beach on Hilton Head Island, SC, is a beautiful stretch of serene beachfront. Located between Port Royal Sound and Port Royal Plantation, Burkes Beach is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. With miles of sandy beaches and tranquil…
If you’ve ever dreamed of being on a deserted narrow strip of beach on a beautiful island, even for one solitary afternoon, Hilton Head has it: Mitchelville Beach Park on the island’s northeast end.
Hilton Head Island’s world-famous beaches start filling up with tourists this month. If you’re looking for a more intimate experience, spend a day relaxing at one of these secluded local beaches, far away from the hustle and bustle of our most popular attractions. Photography by Maddie Terry
These historic sites and monuments were around the Lowcountry before the swing bridge was built in 1956.
