Invigorate Your Family’s Outdoor Spirit This Spring at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is unique for the fact that our popular getaway is almost completely surrounded by water. This includes the ... Keep Reading
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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
Outdoor Adventures on Hilton Head Island
There’s a reason that Hilton Head is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. A lot of them, really! But the current climate doesn’t ... Keep Reading
Heritage Library Offers Online Classes
The Heritage Library is excited to begin offering ancestry and history classes on-line. USA Today named The Heritage Library one of the top 10 ... Keep Reading
Do You Know The Way To Cardinal Road?
Fun-seekers take note! If you haven’t been to Cardinal Road yet, you’re in for a treat. “Brewing” for over a decade, a fun new vibe has arrived on ... Keep Reading
Fishing For Spanish Mackerel
One of summer’s top targets for the Hilton Head charter fishing fleet and recreational anglers alike is the Spanish mackerel. These roaming marauders ... Keep Reading
Palmetto Dunes’ own Doug Weaver shares some of his favorite Heritage memories – Part 3
Palmetto Dunes’ own Doug Weaver shares some of his favorite Heritage memories - Part 3 In 2000 — following the birth of Doug’s two children, the ... Keep Reading
Palmetto Dunes’ Doug Weaver Heritage memories – Part 2
Palmetto Dunes’ own Doug Weaver shares some of his favorite Heritage memories - Part 2 From 1979 until 1986, Doug enjoyed the Heritage like the rest ... Keep Reading
Doug Weaver’s Heritage Memories – Part 1
Palmetto Dunes’ own Doug Weaver shares some of his favorite Heritage memories - Part 1 Golf fans know that under normal circumstances this week, ... Keep Reading
Birds on Hilton Head: Great Blue Herons
One of the most iconic birds of the Lowcountry is the great blue heron. Their name reflects the colors of their beautiful plumage, just like the ... Keep Reading
What’s In Your Bag?
Golf clubs are the equipment we use to hit the golf ball out on the beautiful golf courses on Hilton Head Island. A golf club has three parts—the ... Keep Reading
Paddling with Paws: Kayaking with your Pup on HHI
May brings perfect temperatures to the Lowcountry and everyone is looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors with their friends and loved ones. This ... Keep Reading
Island Winery Supports our Local Community with Series of Charitable Donations
Our Hilton Heads Island community has always held a special place in Georgene and Loren Mortimer’s hearts and minds. In fact, this little island ... Keep Reading
Help 4 Hope Keeps the Community Fed
Help 4 Hope campaigns to feed our out-of-work neighbors and keep the doors of our restaurants open. To kickstart the program, Watterson Family ... Keep Reading
The PGA TOUR reschedules the RBC Heritage
The PGA TOUR recently announced changes to the balance of the 2020 tournament schedule. The revised schedule includes the 52nd RBC Heritage ... Keep Reading
Palmetto Dunes Golf Etiquette Lesson One with Doug Weaver
TIPS FROM OUR PROS While the distance to the green from your bunker shot may be close, it is considered improper etiquette to step on the face of the ... Keep Reading
Hiking the Palmetto Trail During COVID-19
South Carolina’s premier cross-state trail system will remain open during the COVID-19 time period. This will allow individuals and families to ... Keep Reading
