Bulls Island & Cape Romain Archives

Protecting Horseshoe Crabs in South Carolina

by Kari Whitley | Mar 24, 2025 | Birding, Bulls Island & Cape Romain, Foundation, General

GUIDEPOSTS Protecting Horseshoe Crabs in South Carolina The South Carolina coast is home to a remarkable and ancient marine creature: the horseshoe crab. These living fossils play a pivotal role in the coastal ecosystem, serving as a crucial food source for migratory...

The Martello Tower on Bulls Island: A Forgotten Piece of Coastal History

by Kari Whitley | Feb 25, 2025 | Bulls Island & Cape Romain, General

GUIDEPOSTS The Martello Tower on Bulls Island: A Forgotten Piece of Coastal History Bulls Island, the largest of four barrier islands within the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, is a 5,000-acre haven of maritime forest, salt marshes, and white sandy beaches....

Tour the Historic Lighthouses of Cape Romain with Coastal Expeditions

by Kari Whitley | Feb 23, 2025 | Bulls Island & Cape Romain, Community, General

GUIDEPOSTS The Historic Lighthouses of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Tucked away in the heart of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, two towering sentinels stand as a testament to South Carolina’s maritime history—the Cape Romain Lighthouses. These iconic...

See the Otherworldly Beauty of Boneyard Beach on Bulls Island

by Kari Whitley | Feb 18, 2025 | Bulls Island & Cape Romain, Community, General

GUIDEPOSTS See the Otherworldly Beauty of Boneyard Beach on Bulls Island A forest stranded in the sea within Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Nestled within the untouched wilderness of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, Bulls Island is a place where nature...

Discover Bulls Island: Tours with Coastal Expeditions

by Kari Whitley | Feb 17, 2025 | Bulls Island & Cape Romain, Community, General

GUIDEPOSTS Discover Bulls Island:Tours with Coastal Expeditions February 17, 2025 Coastal Expeditions offers several ways to see Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Bulls Island, the crown jewel of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, is one of the most breathtaking...

How to Deal with Mosquitoes When You’re Outdoors in South Carolina

by Coastal Expeditions Team | Nov 18, 2016 | Bulls Island & Cape Romain, General

GUIDEPOSTS How to Deal with Mosquitoes When You’re Outdoors in South Carolina If you’ve spent any time in the great outdoors of South Carolina, you know that mosquitoes can be a relentless nuisance. Whether you’re hiking, kayaking, or just enjoying an evening by...