Category Archives: Beaches & Nature

A traveler’s guide to the four historic Outer Banks lighthouses, with 2026 climbing hours, prices, and which beacons you can still climb.

A town-by-town guide to the best dog-friendly beaches in North Carolina, with current leash rules, seasonal restrictions, and the top spots for off-leash play.

Isle of Palms or Sullivan’s Island? A traveler’s guide comparing parking, beaches, dining, dog rules, and Fort Moultrie to help you pick the right Charleston-area island.

Skip the high-rises for South Carolina’s quietest beaches, from wild Hunting Island and Edisto to the ferry-only Boneyard Beach on Bulls Island and historic Pawleys Island.

A complete visitors guide to Wrightsville Beach, NC, covering parking, beach access, surfing, the historic pier, Airlie Gardens, dining, and the best time to visit.

A practical Folly Beach travel guide covering the fishing pier, county park, surfing at The Washout, the Morris Island Lighthouse, dining, and tips for planning your visit.

A traveler’s guide to the best shelling beaches in North and South Carolina, from Cape Lookout and the Outer Banks to Hunting Island and Edisto, with tides, tips, and visitor details.

A town-by-town guide to the Outer Banks beaches, from the wild horses of Corolla to the lighthouses of Cape Hatteras and remote Ocracoke Island.

From lively Folly Beach to pristine Kiawah and quiet Sullivan’s Island, here are the best beaches near Charleston with addresses, hours, and parking tips.

From Outer Banks refuges to Lowcountry marshes, here are the best birdwatching hotspots along the Carolina coast, with addresses, hours, and the seasons to visit.