by Kari Whitley | Apr 1, 2025 | Beaufort, General
GUIDEPOSTS Where to Eat on St. Helena Island After Your Coastal Expeditions Tour: Seafood & Gullah Cuisine There are so many places to eat on the sea islands near Beaufort, but not all of them capture the soul of St. Helena Island. We’re a shrimping and...
by Kari Whitley | Apr 1, 2025 | Beaufort, General
GUIDEPOSTS Bonnethead Sharks SMALL SHARKS OF THE SALTMARSH Bonnethead Sharks or Sphyrna tiburo are the smallest member of the hammerhead family that can reach up to 4 feet long. They are an amazing indication here in the Lowcountry that summer has arrived! The once...
by Kari Whitley | Mar 31, 2025 | Beaufort, General
GUIDEPOSTS The White Ibis in Beaufort, South Carolina The White Ibis The White Ibis, or Eudocimus albus, is a wading bird frequently seen here in the low country. Adult white ibises are white with a long-curved red bill and bright red legs and a red bare patch around...
by Kari Whitley | Mar 31, 2025 | Beaufort, General
GUIDEPOSTS Add Hunting Island State Park to Your Next South Carolina Roadtrip Nestled along South Carolina’s picturesque coastline, Hunting Island State Park stands as a beacon for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. As the state’s most popular state...
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...
by Kari Whitley | Mar 7, 2025 | Community, Foundation, General, Shem Creek
GUIDEPOSTS Ethical Dolphin Encounters: How Coastal Expeditions Partners with the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network As a proud partner of the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network (LMMN), we incorporate the lessons of the W.A.V.E. program into every tour to make sure that...