Enjoy an “Experience of a Lifetime” with Hilton Head Yacht Charter
A New Way to Experience the Very Best of Hilton Head When Hilton Head Yacht Charter’s founder Jim Gilpin had his 55-footer at Shelter Cove, people ... Keep Reading
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Shelter Cove Harbour’s Signature Summer Event Is Back!
HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is a weekly celebration during the summer with live music and entertainment, arts & crafts, kids ... Keep Reading
The Storytelling Magic of ABBA Comes to the Art Center with Mamma Mia!
Come and enjoy the sunniest of all musicals, MAMMA MIA! Mamma Mia!, nominated for five Tony Awards, is the magically musical story of a Mother, a ... Keep Reading
By Land, by Air, by Water…. Adventure Hilton Head Is Taking Off
Adventure Hilton Head launches GoKart Hilton Head in July 2021. GoKart Hilton Head joins ZipLine HH and Aerial Adventure HH ZipLine canopy tour and ... Keep Reading
Let Baby Deer Lie
We know fawns are cute, but please leave them be. It's that time of year where mother deer leave their babies in "safe" locations while she finds ... Keep Reading
Hilton Head Island Music and Arts Coalition
Hilton Head Island Music and Arts Coalition The Hilton Head Island Music and Arts Coalition is a grassroots coalition, a fund of CFL, a 501c3 non- ... Keep Reading
Discover More with GOLF
With 24 championship courses on the Island, plus 40 more in the surrounding area, Hilton Head is a golfer's paradise. So what are you waiting for? ... Keep Reading
South Carolina’s First Sea Turtle Nest of the Season
A sea turtle 'crawl' is the track left by a female coming ashore across the sand to find a suitable place to dig a nest and lay her eggs. This ... Keep Reading
The Fast and Furious Cobia: What to Know This Season
This time of year, the air and water temperatures are warming quickly, heralding the arrival of summer. Spanish mackerel have been caught ... Keep Reading
The Delicacy-Loving American Oyster Catcher
The American Oystercatcher is named for their love of feasting on oysters, mussels and clams. Their beaks are specially designed to pry open ... Keep Reading
What TO KNOW on Hilton Head Island
Here are a few things to know before you visit our Island. Alcohol: Drinking/possession of alcohol on Hilton Head's public beaches is illegal and ... Keep Reading
American Alligators Are Active in April
Native to the Island, alligators are often seen here. But they can be elusive during the heat of summer and the cold of winter. Alligators will ... Keep Reading
Why April is THE Month for Golf on Hilton Head
1. April on Hilton Head is a wonderful time to be out on the green. With blooming azaleas, cool breezes, mild temperatures and new growth ... Keep Reading
Keep Our Native Fish Population Robust and Healthy
Keep our native fish population robust and healthy! In South Carolina, it is unlawful to intentionally release fish and other aquatic ... Keep Reading
Bioluminescent Dinoflagellates
Have you seen the ocean glow at night? Have you possibly been on a boat and seen the wake glow as you pass through? These little creatures ... 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
Sea Pork
Solving a mystery about a common sight on local beaches. Have you ever stumbled upon something strange-looking on Hilton Head 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
Wines To Consider This Winter
Make a New Year’s resolution to experience fantastic new wines in 2021. Just because the holidays have passed and the credit card bills are piling ... Keep Reading
The Yamasee War and It’s Impact on the Lowcountry
The Yamasee war began due to Yamasee's being indebted to the English. This was a war between the English colonists and the Yamasees. The English ... Keep Reading
Golf in Four Parts
G is for Growth: Mentally, there is a quietness in the mind that precedes the carefully orchestrated symphony of movements in the golf swing, just as ... Keep Reading
Winter Water Fun!
Life on Hilton Head Island revolves around the water, even in winter! From Broad Creek to the Calibogue Sound, the Intracoastal Waterway to the ... Keep Reading
Lawton Stables: Hilton Head’s Wild Places on Horseback
Tucked away deep in the interior of Hilton Head Island is the 605-acre Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Viewing it on a horse from Lawton Stables is the ... Keep Reading
Choosing a Wine for the Foods that Heal You
Nothing beats the simple indulgence of comfort foods. They can take many forms, from the quick-fix bowl of ice cream to the complex dishes rooted ... Keep Reading
Neither Spanish Nor Moss
More on the “Southern Gothic” Plant We Can All Name But Know Little About. Bear with me for just a moment, and try to envision the Deep South ... Keep Reading
A Piece of Paradise at Kilwins
In 1947, just two years after the end of World War II, a new chocolatier arrived on the scene. They delivered high-quality, comforting ... Keep Reading
Presents to Remember: Giving the Gift of a Love for the Wild
’Tis the season to contemplate the gifts we have received in our lives, and how they’ve impacted us. Over the years I’ve given a lot of thought ... Keep Reading
Have a Green Holiday Season
There is no better time for locals on Hilton Head Island than the holiday season. For the few weeks before Christmas, the community shares a ... Keep Reading
Joy To The Golfer In Your Life!
5 Great Gift Ideas for Christmas for the Golfer in Your Life 1. A prepaid round (or rounds!) of golf. The three Palmetto Dunes Resort Golf Courses ... Keep Reading
The Noise about Electric Bikes
Effective February 3rd, 2020, electric bikes with the following features are allowed under South Carolina law: the bikes must not be able to exceed 20 ... Keep Reading
Bringing Hilton Head Home: A Trip Through Time to the Original Camp Hilton Head
In 1981, only ten or so years after the completion of the Harbor Town Lighthouse, a store popped on the scene. The idea for a “camp-like” shop ... Keep Reading
Travel with Your Pup this Winter!
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals at Palmetto Dunes for Travel with Your Pup this Winter! Palmetto Dunes is quite the treat for both you and your ... Keep Reading
Thanksgiving Wines: A Quick Guide To Your Best Bets
A couple of bottles of wine on the table at Thanksgiving are always welcome. As a guest, this is the perfect offering — aside from the ... Keep Reading
Upland Bird Hunting Season
Upland hunting is an American term for a form of bird hunting in which the hunter pursues upland birds. In South Carolina, we have many migratory ... Keep Reading
Trout Tricks
Fishing for Speckled Trout in the Lowcountry The fluorescent orange cork landed with a splash on the edge of the green spartina grass and promptly ... Keep Reading
What I See on the Green
Golf Through the Eyes of Doug Weaver It’s hard to express the joy that teaching golf brings me. This is in part because of my own love for the ... Keep Reading
Shellfish Season Starts!
Oyster lovers take note! The 2020-2021 season for recreational harvest of shellfish (clams and oysters) in coastal waters of South Carolina ... Keep Reading
The Lighthouse in Palmetto Dunes
This has been a milestone “lighthouse year” for us at Palmetto Dunes. The Hilton Head Rear Range Lighthouse — overlooking the Arthur Hills Golf ... Keep Reading
Hilton Head Distillery: Adventurous, Indulgent and Rooted in Tradition
The spirit makers at Hilton Head’s very first craft distillery are on a voyage. Their ship is patiently and carefully built in the old ways — but ... Keep Reading
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
License to Thrill: Adventures Aboard the Captain Hook
As home to some of the richest waters in the American South, Hilton Head Island is an ideal place to schedule a fishing trip. And what better way ... Keep Reading
Virtual Fun: Local Online Activities for Kids of All Ages
VIRTUAL TRIATHLON FITNESS CHALLENGE YOUR CHALLENGE - YOUR CHOICE: Run/Walk, Bike, Swim Solo registrants and teams are welcome! Call (843) ... 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 amazing ... 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, ... Keep Reading
Native American Indian History in South Carolina
South Carolina today, there are eight state-recognized Native American Indian entities. Over the years, archaeologists have unearthed the rich ... Keep Reading
Cherry Lime Rickey Recipe from Hilton Head Distillery
Cherry Lime Rickey The rickey is a highball drink made from gin or bourbon, half of a lime squeezed and dropped in the glass, and carbonated ... Keep Reading
Horseshoe Crabs
The Sea Turtle Patrol stays busy monitoring nests every morning in the Lowcountry. Island visitors quickly become accustomed to the beach, the ... Keep Reading
“Around the Sound” Helps to Keep the Port Royal Sound Clean and Healthy!
HELP US RAISE $50,000 IN “SOUND RESEARCH” FUNDS SIMPLY BY EXPLORING THE AREA’S GREATEST BEACHES, TRAILS & WATERWAYS! HOW IT WORKS Register a ... Keep Reading
Sharknado! Shark Fishing on the Island
Most of the time people don’t go looking for sharks, but aboard big boats with experienced captains at command, it’s a different story. Shark fishing ... 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
