Golf and Travel Information for Hilton Head, Beaufort and Bluffton SC
2010 Beaufort Tide Charts
Download the 2010 Tide Tables for Downtown Beaufort, Hwy 170 - Broadriver and Port Royal Plantation in PDF format.
Welcome to Lowcountry Islands
The Lowcountry is framed by the Atlantic Ocean on the east border, Charleston on the north border and Georgia to the south. The Lowcountry has cultural and a rich and extraordinary heritage. The splendid coastal sector of Beaufort, is composed of roughly 350,000 acres of marshes. Here the rivers of Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto finish their voyage by running in the sea.
Amazing is the best manner of describing the Lowcountry of South Carolina and the surrounding sea islands. It is this arrangement which draws thousands every year to Hilton Head, Beaufort, Bluffton and the surrounding communities.
Today in the Lowcountry
Local news for Beaufort, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
- Five Minutes With: Paul Keyserling, photographer and longtime Beaufortonian
- Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:27:15 GMT -
"Scenes from Far & Near" runs from March 12 to April 5 at The Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles St., Beaufort.
- Police: Wanted Bluffton woman might have moved nursing scam operation to Beaufort
- Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:19:40 GMT -
A Bluffton woman wanted in the theft and fraudulent usage of two victim's financial identities, who has not turned herself in as promised, is being sought by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, the department said in a news release today.
- Northern Beaufort County patients with deadly heart condition will be treated on Hilton Head
- Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:02:37 GMT -
Under a new set of state EMS protocols to take effect in coming months, patients in northern Beaufort County who suffer the deadliest type of heart attack would bypass the closest hospital, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, and be taken instead to Hilton Head Hospital.
- Grab a kayak, cleanup the Beaufort River
- Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:55:02 GMT -
Volunteers are needed to participate in Beaufort River Clean-up by kayak from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Tea Party organizers say movement spreads in Beaufort County through citizens, not politicians
- Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:47:52 GMT -
Organizers of the Tea Party in Beaufort County say they are relying on residents -- not politicians -- to recruit members and help educate the public about their constitutional rights.
- Beaufort International Film Festival Interview Series
- Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:32:44 GMT -
WJBF News Channel 6's Jennie Montgomery attended the Beaufort International Film Festival in Beaufort, SC in February.
- Beaufort Boys and Girls Club Forced to Buy New Sprinkler System
- Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:18:37 GMT -
More than 200 Beaufort-area families were forced to find a quick-fix solution for after-school care today.
- Fatal wreck on Highway 21 in Beaufort Co.
- Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:18:19 GMT -
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is responding to a fatal wreck involving a sheriff's deputy in Beaufort County.
- County considers renting space from city of Beaufort
- Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:02:28 GMT -
Looking for ways to reduce renovation and construction at its administrative offices, Beaufort County is considering leasing space in Beaufort's new municipal complex, a county representative said Friday.
Golf Packages and Vacation Resources
Home to some of the nation′s most renowned golf courses, the South Carolina Lowcountry provides the golfer a paradise that combines breathtaking, natural beauty with world-class courses. With many of the courses providing some of the best ocean golf in the country, you′ll enjoy your game like never before.
In the Lowcountry Islands Golf and Vacation Packages section, you will find the best selection of golf vacation packages for Hilton Head, Beaufort and the surrounding area. In fact, some of the best golf resorts and courses in the world are located in the Lowcountry.
14th Annual - Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration
February 1 - February 28th, 2010 - Hosted by: Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association, Inc. For additional information call: (877) 650-0676 or locally: (843) 689-9314.
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Hilton Head Timeshares and Vacation Rentals
One of the Lowcountrys most popular vacation destinations, Hilton Head Island is home to many attractions and activities sure to please every vacationer. From championship golf courses and parasailing to more idle pursuits like sunbathing and fine dining, this small island combines the best of an Atlantic Coast vacation with the Lowcountrys unique and inviting character. Let us help you find the perfect oceanfront timeshare or vacation rental for your next vacation on Hilton Head – its sure to be one you and your family will never forget!
Beaufort Sportfishing Club
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club is a great place to learn about inshore / near shore fishing and diving in the waters of the Lowcountry. Each month the club features guest speakers that provide current information on various topics of importance. They meet at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club facility.
For more information, you can visit the club website or call Captain Frank Gibson at 522-2020.
Frogmore Stew - Lowcountry Boil Recipe
If you visit Beaufort and the surrounding Lowcountry, you have to try the local favorite, Forgmore Stew at anyone of the many restaurants. The traditional Frogmore Stew (Lowcountry Boil) is usually served outdoors on paper plates on newspaper-covered picnic tables. Just pour the stew out on the table and let everyone have at it. This is a true Lowcountry tradition and you just can't find anything more enjoyable.
This following recipe will serve 6 to 8 people. However, the recipe can be easily adjusted for more or fewer people by allowing 1/2 pound of shrimp per person, 1/4 pound of sausage per person, 1 1/2 ears of corn per person, and 2 tablespoons of "boil" per gallon of water.
Ingredients:
6 quarts water
3/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning
2 pounds new red potatoes
2 pounds hot smoked sausage links, cut into 2 inch pieces
12 ears corn - husked, cleaned and quartered
4 pounds large fresh shrimp, unpeeled
(You can also add fresh crabs)Add partially cleaned but uncooked crab to the pot at the same time as the corn.
Preparation Time:15 Minutes
Cook Time:30
Total Time:45 Minutes
Directions:
Bring water and Old Bay Seasoning to boil in a large stockpot.
Add potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes more. Add corn and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes. Drain immediately and serve.
Be careful not to over cook the shrimp.