As the Lowcountry weather turns hot and muggy in late spring and early summer and school lets out, moms and dads will be searching for .activities to do with their kids. The beach and the pool are two obvious ways to beat the heat and enjoy some aquatic adventures, but the traffic and crowds can be a drawback on occasion. If you’re looking for a few alternatives and need a … [Read more...]
Welcome to SEWE Where Celebrating Nature is an Art
People are drawn to the Lowcountry in large part because of the beaches, the salt marshes, the moss-draped oaks, the cypress swamps — the stunning natural landscapes that inspire awe and support an array of recreational activities. East of the Cooper, a boating, kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding trip through Shem Creek provides an opportunity to see much of it — dolphins … [Read more...]
Craving Oysters this Season? Ways to Host and Attend the Lowcountry Pastime
Have you ever sipped a half dozen oysters from a shell-cradling platter at a fine restaurant? Delicious, right? There’s something about the experience as well — it’s just one of life’s great pleasures. However, it’s one that need not be fancy or budget-breaking every time. A good oyster roast, a staple of the Lowcountry’s winter season, will often scratch that itch. The … [Read more...]
Will You Drink to That? Tailgate with Mount Pleasant’s “Long Pint” Brewery District
Fall’s arrival means college and NFL football, festivals and fairs, plus slightly cooler weather (fingers crossed). Whether your allegiance lies with state teams such as Clemson or Carolina or another school, we can all agree on certain activities associated with football season, including tailgating and football watch parties with family and friends. If you’re entertaining … [Read more...]
Outdoor Fun Finds Every Corner: Mount Pleasant in the Fall
With summer’s blazing heat slipping away to welcome autumn’s sunny skies and cool breezes, it’s time to get back outdoors to explore the many activities readily available in our great communities east of the Cooper. For many dedicated golfers, fall means navigating some terrific courses without risking heat exhaustion. Autumn is the ultimate tee time! Options range from the … [Read more...]
Water, Water Everywhere: Your Guide to Exploring the Lowcountry Coast
Untold numbers of people have visited the Lowcountry with an eye toward enjoying the marshes, creeks and beautiful beaches. Luckily, there are great opportunities for fun both underneath and atop those welcoming waters. A good place to start is Carolina Dive Locker, the Lowcountry’s premier center for scuba, free diving and spearfishing. Conveniently located where Coleman … [Read more...]
Party at The Point: Mount Pleasant’s Great Summer Pastime
Famed radio personality and author Earl Nightingale once said, “Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations.” What Nightingale meant was that whatever goes on around us becomes what we feel inside, and then what we show to others on the outside. Maybe that why it’s all smiles, dancing and warm-season leisure every … [Read more...]
Visit Brookgreen Gardens this Summer: A Cultural Hideaway
There’s a place tucked into the thickets of Murrells Inlet — north of the bustle in Mount Pleasant and south of the Grand Strand’s endless party — where history, nature and art thrive together. It is a conservatory, an enormous 9,127 acres boasting a collection of figurative sculpture, a 250-acre botanical garden and a zoo full of animals indigenous to the area. It is a place … [Read more...]
Celebrate Our Maritime Heritage: The 35th Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival
The Blessing of the Fleet tradition originated centuries ago in southern Europe to ensure a safe and bountiful fishing season. On Sunday, April 24, Mount Pleasant will celebrate sending out its hallowed ships for the 35th time. The annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival, presented by East Cooper Medical Center and Harris Teeter, will be jam-packed with family fun … [Read more...]
The Lowcountry Highrollers are Ready to Play
Roller derby dates back to the 1930s, but the sport had its heyday in the 1950s and 60s as one of the most-watched events on television. At its origins, roller derby for men and women resembled a marathon more than a tournament. It was solely for entertainment and a spectacle, with much of the interaction between skaters reportedly staged. The sport lost its novelty in the … [Read more...]