That pile of leaves under your trees may be just a pile of leaves. But in the Lowcountry, it’s worth looking twice for an unwanted resident before reaching down. Copperheads are easy to miss. …

Hilton Head Island’s sea turtle nesting season is winding down after one of its busiest years in recent history, but Turtle Trackers Hilton Head Island volunteers are continuing an education effort …

For more than 50 years, Audubon Newhall Preserve has been a special place on Hilton Head Island, a 54-acre forest where residents and visitors can walk among towering pines, discover birds and other …

Even if you don’t fish, most of the time you think of a character like Tom Sawyer sitting on the banks of the Mississippi with a straw hat, cane pole and the sound of cicadas just a-clickin’ in …

Beaufort County Mosquito Control has confirmed the first mosquito samples of 2026 to test positive for West Nile virus, prompting increased surveillance and additional mosquito treatment efforts in …

Yesterday, as I was driving home from magistrate’s court, where I pleaded for leniency after receiving my first speeding ticket in nearly 20 years, I concluded that people have been right all along …

When was the last time you stood quietly in a place and simply marveled at nature? Listened to birdsong drifting through the trees, watched white ibises glide overhead, or paused as a snowy egret …

This past Tuesday, I guided a relatively new member of the boating community to our waters and, in particular, to Spanish mackerel fishing. His name was Gary, and along with his friend Chuck, I …

Staying safe on the water requires being prepared. Start by checking the weather. Check local weather and radar. Sudden changes in the weather, such as temperature drops or increasing winds, are …

A newly identified species of deep-sea black coral has been named in honor of University of South Carolina Beaufort professor Dr. Mercer R. Brugler, recognizing his contributions to black coral …

As the sun dropped lower over Hilton Head Island’s marshes, passengers aboard Outside Hilton Head’s Ohana settled in, scanning the water for movement. Families with young children sat beside …

Looking for a summer getaway that’s off the beaten path but close to home? Discover the ACE Basin, one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast, located between Beaufort and …

I know, I know. This column’s title might have you worried that I am heading over the ledge, but fear not. Simply put, I am just hoping it might capture your attention and get you to read what is …

Each spring, something magical starts happening beneath palmettos, behind backyard fences, in the wooded areas between neighborhoods and alongside the edges of golf courses and retention ponds.Fox …

I knew nothing about birds when I returned to Hilton Head after being away for years. But it was COVID. Outside was the only place to go. “Join Hilton Head Audubon,” a friend said. “It’s a …

Did you ever have a dream where you were flying? Most people have either been asked that question or have asked it themselves. As for me, I cannot remember having a flying dream in quite some time. …

It’s a familiar experience for many Lowcountry residents. A quiet morning outdoors, with the sound of birds and breeze carrying through the air, can quickly be interrupted by the sharp roar of …

As beach renourishment projects reshape portions of Hilton Head Island’s shoreline, understanding how wildlife responds is an important part of the process. For Allie Hayser, a shorebird biologist …

Wildlife art, outdoor traditions and Lowcountry cuisine will come together this month when Palmetto Bluff hosts the second annual SEWE at the Bluff. The three-day event, scheduled for March …

A vast stretch of coastal land in northern Beaufort County that was once eligible for commercial or residential development will now remain permanently protected under what Ducks Unlimited described …