5 Bucket List Adventures That Left a Lasting Impression

by PD Owner Jonathan Tackaberry One of the questions we are asked most often is, “After visiting 76 countries, what is your favorite?” Our answer usually surprises people. We honestly don’t have one. Some destinations leave you speechless because of...

The Secret Lives of Plants

by Sharon Lowe We all know that plants are alive, but have you ever thought that plants have lives, similar to humans and other animals?  I’m here to show you that they do.  Some plants, like Pitcher Plants and Venus Fly Traps survive by eating insects. Other plants,...

Dolphins-Smart, Playful and in our Waters

by PD Owner Sharon Lowe There are plenty of reasons to come to Hilton Head Island – the beach and golf courses top most lists – but one of my favorite things about the Island is the diversity of the animals who call it home.  And one of my favorite animals is the...

The World of Loggerhead Turtles

While Hilton Head is a unique and precious environment for Loggerhead turtles, they also live and nest in locations all around the world.  Loggerhead Turtles as a species (Caretta caretta), are listed as “Threatened” status in the USA, globally they are listed as...

Hilton Head Island’s Amazing Animals-Part II

HILTON HEAD ISLAND’S AMAZING ANIMALS – PART II  Last post, I talked about our Island alligators. I promised you a post about some living  dinosaurs so I’m thrilled to tell you all about our fabulous Horseshoe Crabs, which have lived  on Earth for almost 450...