Our summer schedule is well under way, with lots of great activities planned. Want to get a text to remind you of what's going on? Or receive an alert when…
Sometimes you pass the oak trees along the road, and they are covered with crusty dead ferns along the shady branches. These ferns, Pleopeltis polypodioides, are epiphytes: they get their…
Dewees Island's pristine beach is featured as the backdrop for a photo shoot in this month's Charleston Style and Design magazine. In May, we were delighted to host a crew…
I think my kids enjoy the Dewees July 4 traditions more than any other holiday out here on the island. From decorating the golf cart to running in the beach…
Back when we had the last big rain on the island, Ted and I wandered around dipping nets into huge puddles to see what we could find. Among mosquito larvae…
This year has certainly brought some interesting weather, from snow to hail to rainbows. Here are two pictures that Claudia caught this week from the beach. A waterspout made big…
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…
It's hatching season here on Dewees Island, and half of our nests have hatched. Nests 1-5 have all sent their gifts of tiny turtles into the great blue yonder, as…
July 4th weekend was a great example of the wonderful community fun we have on the island. We began the day before with Bubber's beach run, and we had quite…
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…