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Upcoming EventsHurricane Irma is hundreds of miles away from coastal South Carolina, but that doesn’t mean the storm’s impact won’t be felt in the area. What some people might be asking is why this storm is such a big deal. To start with, this is a huge storm. It’s the second Category 4 storm to make … Continue reading Hurricane Irma: Impact on the Lowcountry
A mandatory evacuation of Edisto Beach has been issued by the governor of South Carolina. The evacuation begins at 10 a.m., Sept. 9, with door-to-door notification beginning at 8 a.m. Edisto Island is one of eight islands within the state that are evacuating as a result of Hurricane Irma, which is projected to cause a … Continue reading Hurricane Irma: Mandatory Evacuation Issued
Hurricane Irma looks like she might pose a real threat to the southeastern United States. So what’s that mean for Edisto? As of now, the hurricane does not seem to be headed on a direct trajectory toward the island, however, storms change paths quickly. With the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Matthew just about a month … Continue reading Hurricane Irma: What it Means for Edisto
Hurricane Matthew was almost a year ago, but that doesn’t mean its impact is over. However, slowly but surely the beach and island are returning to normal. Most recently, the Edisto Beach State Park oceanfront campground is open for business. The beach experienced significant damage during the hurricane and was closed while repairs and renovation … Continue reading The Edisto Beach Oceanfront Campground is OPEN for Business!
Just as there are few things better than boating in the lowcountry, there are few things worse than being the owner of a sunken vessel. Boats sink – it happens. It’s awful, but it happens. What’s really unfortunate about a sunken boat is that is can be costly to have the vessel removed. Plus, the … Continue reading Sunken Boats Present Hazard to Other Boaters, Environment
The Great American Eclipse will traverse the United States for 94 minutes before exiting off the coast of South Carolina on August 21. While hundreds of thousands of visitors are already flocking to SC for vacations as high season winds down, even more are expected to visit during the eclipse. This is because SC is … Continue reading Experience a Total Eclipse on the South Carolina Coast
Nine months after Hurricane Matthew damaged Botany Bay, the beach is now open to the public. The bridge that provided access to the beach has been rebuilt, which means visitors can now explore the north end of the beach. The south end remains closed until August 2 while a threatened species of bird continues to … Continue reading The Beach at Botany Bay is OPEN!
There are few things more romantic than heading out to the beach after the sun goes down. Perhaps that’s why sea turtles use this time to come up to the shore and lay their eggs under the cloak of the moonlight. If you’re interested in heading out to watch this phenomenal event, but don’t want … Continue reading Join us for a Turtle Walk?!
Getting stranded on Edisto Beach sounds like paradise for most people. However, that same sentiment does not apply to horseshoe crabs. Horseshoe crabs have been around for centuries, but in all that time, they still face one hurdle and that’s getting stranded on the beach. When these crabs come up onto the shore at night … Continue reading Stranded on the Beach
There’s a saying that most Edisto lovers have uttered a time or two. When people who have never experienced the joy that is this piece of paradise, they’ll typically ask what there is to do at the beach. Many of us answer simply with this: “Nothing.” But that answer might be misleading. Edisto has everything. … Continue reading Summer 2017 Events: Edisto Has Something for Everyone
It’s hard to believe, but turtle season is upon us on Edisto Beach. Nesting loggerhead turtles have already made their way up to the beach, and many more will be on their way throughout the season. Since the beach renourishment program is almost finished, these turtles who are frequent visitors to the beach must be … Continue reading Nesting Loggerheads: 6 Things You Need to Know
Longtime visitors to Edisto Beach are in for a shock this summer season. The beach we’ve all known and loved for so long has undergone quite the renovation to help rectify the extensive erosion it’s experienced over the years. Now, the beach is better than ever. It’s 100 feet deep, the steep drop offs from … Continue reading Longtime Edisto Beach Visitors are in for a Shock this Summer Season
Summer is on its way and that means activities are heating up on Edisto Beach. The Arts and Crafts Market at Bay Creek Park is open again every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you’ve yet to come out to the market, stop by during your next visit to see some of the … Continue reading Summer Activities Heating up on Edisto Beach
Taking time to relax after a long day with a glass of wine or a drink is something many people would say is one of their favorite things to do. What’s great about this time of year is that are numerous opportunities for individuals interested in imbibing to do so with others. For instance, at … Continue reading Wine Down Wednesdays
Whether you drive or fly to Edisto Beach, there is a moment of sheer impatience that happens and that’s every second after you cross over the bridge. The beach is so close, yet still about a half an hour away, and that last jaunt can feel like too much. However, it’s all a part of … Continue reading Anticipating That Edisto Excitement