Looking for places to launch your kayak in Charleston, SC? Wondering what you need to know before you hit the water? Our guide to kayaking in Charleston includes launching points (and a map), along with some tips for staying safe […]
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The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is a staple on the annual Charleston events calendar. Taking place at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, it is billed as “the world’s largest oyster festival,” with more than 45,000 pounds of oysters on offer […]
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The Save the Light Half Marathon is the third major half-marathon on Charleston’s winter running calendar. After the Kiawah Half Marathon in December and the Charleston Half Marathon in January, the Save the Light Half Marathon takes place on Folly […]
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You’re on vacation for a week in Charleston. Or, maybe you are a local, and you want to live like you’re on vacation and soak in all that the Holy City has to offer. Whatever the case may be, you’ve […]
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Many boaters in Charleston spend their days offshore. They’ll go out miles—if not dozens of miles—in search of amberjack, cobia, sailfish, mahi mahi, and other fish that live in Charleston’s offshore reefs and the Charleston Bump. But, what if you […]
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Charleston has dozens of neighborhoods with waterfront homes. While this includes the oceanfront homes on Folly Island, Sullivan’s Island, and Isle of Palms, it also includes homes with private docks (and access to community docks) throughout the Charleston area. This […]
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Of all of Charleston’s oceanfront sea islands, Edisto Island is the least well-known by far. This is likely due, at least in part, to misconceptions about its location. When compared to Sullivan’s Island and Folly Beach, Edisto Island seems relatively […]
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While Charleston’s inhabited sea islands are among the most-popular places to visit for both locals and tourists, the area has several uninhabited islands as well. Many of these islands are accessible by boat or kayak—and by boat or kayak only. […]
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This is the best time of year to photograph the sunrise from my favorite spot on Edisto Island. After gradually working its way down the Atlantic Coast for much of the year, the sun is finally at the perfect spot—straight […]
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The Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge is one of the Charleston area’s hidden gems. Situated between Edisto Island and Beaufort, the ACE Basin (so named because it sits at the confluence of the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto […]
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If you are interested in exploring Charleston’s waterways on your vacation, one of the best ways to do so is to rent a kayak during your stay. There are lots of places to kayak in Charleston—including several areas that are […]
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Visiting Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston, SC is a unique experience. Out of context, a day at Magnolia Plantation might seem like a bit of a mish-mash: a visit to a petting zoo followed by a tour of historic […]
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