Parks See Surge During Pandemic as People Seek Outdoors State parks, with nature-kissed open spaces and ample room for social distancing, have benefited greatly from a weary public in need of a safe vacation during the COVID-19 pandemic. People seeking outdoor activities and wide-open spaces have poured into Huntington Beach State Park, a jewel on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast,… Nov 24, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Hammock Coast Prepares for Festive Christmas Season The “Most Wonderful Time of Year” is nearly upon us and while Christmas celebrations in 2020 will be different, they will be no less special along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. Comprised of six coastal communities – Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, southern Garden City, Georgetown and Andrews – the… Nov 17, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Vote for Brookgreen Gardens in USA Today’s Holidays contest Many visitors and residents of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast know the spectacular display of holiday splendor that is Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens. Now, for the second year in a row, this event, which draws people from near and far, has been nominated for the USA Today… Nov 12, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
USA Today: Huntington Beach State Park Among America’s Best Huntington Beach State Park, one of the Hammock Coast’s iconic attractions, was ranked second on USA Today/10Best’s list of America’s “Best State Parks for RV Travelers.” The United States is home to more than 10,000 state parks, attracting some 739 million annual visitors, and the parks are increasingly catering to… Nov 03, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
New Pawleys Island restaurant in Hammock Shops Village celebrates ‘Local’ roots The name says it all – LOCAL. Creating a comforting atmosphere that offers unique cuisine from locally sourced ingredients and a variety of local beers and wines is the idea behind a new restaurant in Pawleys Island. Owners of Local Eat Drink Celebrate in the Hammock Shops Village say their… Oct 23, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
New children’s book about McKenzie Beach shares aspects of Gullah-Geechee culture When Johnny L. Ford of Pawleys Island wrote down his childhood memories of visiting McKenzie Beach, a former “black” beach resort destroyed by Hurricane Hazel in 1954, he had no idea the result would be a beautifully illustrated children’s book. But that is exactly what happened after he spoke with… Oct 14, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Gullah Geechee
Harvest Home Weekend: Outdoor Fun for Thousands of Families With fun, family-friendly activities spaced out over a large outdoor area, the Harvest Home Weekend festival at Brookgreen Gardens safely kicked off the fall season. Officials say about 4,000 people attended the event, held on Oct. 3 and 4. For those looking for fun things to do on South Carolina’s… Oct 06, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Brookgreen Gardens’ Harvest Home Weekend offers fun, outdoor activities Scarecrow building, pumpkin painting and a hay maze will be the highlights of Brookgreen Gardens’ Harvest Home Weekend festival on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. The event, which celebrates the fall season with fun, family-friendly and safe outdoor activities, will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct…. Oct 01, 2020 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
