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Hilton Head Island Adventure Blog & Travel Guide
The Hilton Head Outfitters Island Adventure Blog provides tips, stories and memories on kayaking, canoeing, biking, surfing and all things to do in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
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Celebrate National Fishing Week at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina and Palmetto Dunes Resort
National Fishing Week is Saturday, June 6 - Sunday, June 14 and what better way to celebrate than with a fishing charter in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Now is the best time to enjoy the outdoors and spend quality time with your family. Whether you are an experienced angler or are new to sport fishing, our experienced fishing captains can customize your fishing adventure. Hilton Head Island Inshore Fishing Climb aboard with our experienced captains and explore Hilton H

Hilton Head Outfitters
Jun 5


Celebrate National Manatee Appreciation Day
In honor of National Manatee Appreciation Day on March 25, we’re looking back at an incredible wildlife rescue that took place right here at Palmetto Dunes Resort on Hilton Head Island. The effort brought together an impressive team from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, SeaWorld, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, and Palmetto Dunes’ own golf course staff, working together to safely rescue a stranded manatee in 2019. Officials reported that the

Hilton Head Outfitters
Mar 17


Canoe Believe it’s National Canoe Day?
In honor of National Canoe Day, Thursday, June 26, it’s time to brush up on your canoe lingo! These last couple of years we have become quite familiar with the term “take-out”, “take-out” in regards to canoeing, however, doesn’t involve disposable plastic containers. A “take-out” is the place where canoes come out of the water, and typically attach it back to the roof racks on your car. “Ribs” and we’re not talking about the delicious ones you can get by visiting Big Jim’s BB

Hilton Head Outfitters
Jun 20, 2025


How the Palmetto Dunes Lagoon System Was Built (And Why It’s So Special)
The 11-mile lagoon system at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island isn't just a scenic backdrop—it's a remarkable feat of engineering and environmental foresight that has become integral to the resort's identity. A Visionary Solution to Coastal Challenges In the late 1960s (learn more about the history here), Palmetto Dunes faced significant challenges: shallow waterways and an eroding beachfront. The 150-foot-wide beach was often too waterlogged at low tide

Hilton Head Outfitters
Jun 6, 2025


Learn about wildlife on your next Palmetto Dunes lagoon outdoor adventure at Hilton Head Outfitters
Have you ever wondered what wildlife surrounds Palmetto Dunes ’ 11-mile lagoon system? An informative story board sign is located on the...

Hilton Head Outfitters
Aug 1, 2023


Outdoor Adventure Safety Tips
We’re all exercising precaution when venturing outdoors these days, but at Hilton Head Outfitters we always practice safety when we’re...

Hilton Head Outfitters
Jun 14, 2023


4 Ways to Get Out and Enjoy the Water at Palmetto Dunes
Hilton Head Island is beautiful year round but it really comes to life in the summer. Hot summer days demand a way to beat the heat and...

Hilton Head Outfitters
Jun 7, 2023


Hilton Head Island Outdoor Adventure: New Year's Resolution Edition for 2023
A new year, a new chance for adventure! All throughout 2022, we watched you surf , paddle , and pedal your way to outdoor fun, and now...

Hilton Head Outfitters
Jan 16, 2023


The Best Bird Watching on Hilton Head Island
With over 200 species of birds making their home here throughout the year, Hilton Head Island is a bird watcher’s dream destination. Even...

Hilton Head Outfitters
Jan 4, 2021


Fall Fishing on Hilton Head Island
Fall has arrived in Hilton Head Island. The temperatures have cooled, the leaves are turning, the bright autumnal sun casts a golden...

Hilton Head Outfitters
Sep 25, 2020


The Wildlife of Hilton Head Island
It’s always fun being active and enjoying the great outdoors and on Hilton Head Island, one of the most enjoyable things about getting...

Hilton Head Outfitters
May 21, 2020


5 Reasons Why Fall is Better on Hilton Head Island
Summer’s blue skies, busy beaches, and hot temperatures are making way for crisp mornings and cozy nights here in the Lowcountry but...

Hilton Head Outfitters
Sep 16, 2019


Quiz: Which Hilton Head Outfitters Activity Should You Try?
Now that the weather is warming up, spring is here, and summer is around the corner, we’re itching to get outdoors and enjoy all that...

Hilton Head Outfitters
Mar 25, 2019
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