Well-deserved accolades are plentiful for all corners of the Lowcountry, and Mount Pleasant is no exception. Whether you’re a longtime local or a frequent visitor in East Cooper, chances are, you are well-acquainted with the fun of Shem Creek, the beauty of the beaches, the charm of the Old Village and the majesty of the […]
Things To Do
Discover Your Nature Fix Near North Mount Pleasant
North Mount Pleasant is conveniently located near dining, shopping and public beaches, but sometimes you need to escape the traffic and crowds and find solace in Mother Nature. Whether you enjoy hiking, birding, wildlife watching, biking, fishing, camping or hunting, outdoor recreational activities are close by. We’ve highlighted some local places you can explore to […]
Get Up the Coast – McClellanville, Georgetown and Pawleys Island are Worth the Trip
When was the last time you took a microvacation? It’s tempting to get stuck in the comings-and-goings of daily routine, but even in such a beautiful locale as Mount Pleasant, a little fresh scenery can do wonders for your brain and soul. In this spirit, we decided to take a little journey up Highway 17, […]
The Place for Original Music – Awendaw Green
Every Wednesday evening, Charlestonians gather beneath grand oaks, seated around fire pits in mismatched chairs and at wooden picnic tables, to hear musicians perform during Awendaw Green’s weekly Barn Jam series. A rustic old barn acts as the stage, where local and national artists play to a crowd that ranges from families with toddlers to […]
The Oakland Pipeline Trail: Wheels are in Motion
It started as a pipe dream: a shady, smooth bike trail winding from Laurel Hill Park, past Boone Hall and Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, all the way to the Ravenel Bridge and into downtown Charleston. Now there is a path to reality for that dream. As early as this summer, the plans could be set […]
North Mount Pleasant Anticipates New Library: The Books are Just the Beginning
Libraries aren’t just places to get books. Books are, of course, the centerpiece – and, as a writer and reader from way back, I couldn’t be a more enthusiastic book lover. However, ask any frequent visitor of Lowcountry libraries what they love most about the excursion, and you’re bound to hear numerous answers, from toddler […]
Just a Hop and a Skip Up Highway 17 – Awendaw and McClellanville
Those of us who live in Mount Pleasant are fortunate to be surrounded by other coastal communities. It’s easy to have the larger ones – Myrtle Beach, Beaufort – on the radar, but what about our smaller neighbors to the north – namely Awendaw and McClellanville? Spring and summer are the perfect months to take […]
Are You a Swinger? Try North Mount Pleasant Golf
The northern area of Mount Pleasant boasts some of the finest golf courses in the Charleston area: RiverTowne and Snee Farm country clubs, Dunes West Golf and River Club, and Charleston National Golf Club. RiverTowne, Snee Farm and now Dunes West are all owned by James Feeney, who purchased Dunes West in March of this […]