Local Character: Boo Harrell

Take a guided tour on the May River, stop for a spell in the Ship’s Store, or bump into Boo Harrell on a bike, and you’ll discover a fast friend. […]

A Cowboy and A Camera

A man steers his boat through a narrow tidal creek in the wee hours of the morning. As the hum of the motor echoes through the delta, an orange sun […]

A Revolutionary Bluff

Because we all share a deep appreciation for the extraordinary Lowcountry setting of Palmetto Bluff, we tend to think of the Bluff as a unified, quiet place. And, in some […]

Run, Buffalo, Run

With 20,000 acres to traverse, it is only natural for folks to want to explore Palmetto Bluff, including me. As a newfound fitness fanatic a few years ago, I was […]

The Untold Story of the Humble Yaupon Holly

If you know where to look, you’ll find that sometimes the most amazing things are hiding in plain sight all around you. As you traverse the Lowcountry, do you look […]

Preserving to Expand

When Palmetto Bluff was purchased by Crescent Communities in 2000 from International Paper, it was clear that this incredible property came with a great responsibility. A great responsibility to be […]

Bats of the Bluff

If you’ve spent any time outside in the evening at Palmetto Bluff, you’ve probably seen bats darting overhead. You also probably haven’t given them much thought other than to wish […]

Strand Feeding in the Lowcountry

Few animals evoke the spirit of the Lowcountry better than the dolphin. Friendly, clever, and often stunningly beautiful, dolphins are always a delight to behold. In the waters around Palmetto […]

Then & Now: The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Tells Bluffton’s Story

On June 4, 1863, the quiet history of the sleepy planter’s town of Bluffton was forever divided into two chapters. As Union forces invaded the small Southern town, setting a […]

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy