Great Activity: Float from Lone Cedar to Big Bend
We had a spur-of-the-moment creek float from Lone Cedar to Big Bend on Sunday. We learned a few things, and we had a great time. Below is a video about…
Dewees Island Theater
We gathered a little late this year, to celebrate the summer solstice. As dusk gently dropped, bellinis flowed and laughter ensued each time a new arrival climbed the steps to…
Another carbon footprint idea: Making your own soda
In order to try to reduce our carbon footprint, we are attempting to reduce our dependence on single use bottles. We don't drink that much actual soda, but the kids…
Becky’s Grocery Delivery
Don't you just wish you could arrive on the island and, by some magic, arrive to a house stocked with the first night's meal, breakfast, and lunch? That way, you…
Good Sheepshead fishing at the Ferry Dock
The Perry's had some pretty good luck fishing this weekend at the ferry dock. I think they said they caught 20 fish in 90 minutes. In keeping with Dewees tradition,…
Rethink What you Drink: No more single use bottled water
If you were at POA weekend this year, you may have seen all of the Environmental Program Board's fantastic displays about rethinking our use of single use bottles, particularly those…
Taking only 3 Treasures from the Beach
We have a guideline here on Dewees which is part of our community ethos to keep our beaches pristine. The guideline (it is part of our community constitution) is that…
Good Neighbors Make Good Fences
With all due respect to Robert Frost, good neighbors DID make good fences this weekend. Sand fences, that is. For years, one strategy for building better dunes on barrier islands…
Extreme Cold Hits Charleston Area…Double Check Winterization
Weather Underground is reporting that it got down to 26 degrees overnight in Mount Pleasant, SC, slightly warmer but still below freezing at the beaches. The overnight temperature is expected…