PD LIFE
Welcome to PD Life!
This section of PDPOA.org is written by owners, for owners—offering an insider’s glimpse into life in Palmetto Dunes and the surrounding Hilton Head Island/Lowcountry area. Whether you’re a full-time resident, a part-time visitor, or simply dreaming of coastal living, PD Life shares stories, tips, and local highlights to help you experience the best of our community.
Enjoy the blog and discover what makes Palmetto Dunes such a special place to call home!
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June 09, 2025
What’s That Noise? Understanding Summer Weather on Hilton Head
If you’ve spent a summer in Palmetto Dunes, chances are you’ve experienced a sudden rumble of thunder or seen flashes of light dance across the sky long after sunset—without a […]
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May 23, 2025
Hilton Head Island’s Amazing Animals-Part 1
Author: Sharon Lowe By the time this article is posted, I will be on safari in Africa – one of those bucket list, dream trips. But it got me thinking […]
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May 16, 2025
A Feathered Spectacle Awaits: Nesting Season at Cypress Wetlands, Just an Hour from Palmetto Dunes
Spring has officially taken flight—and for residents of Palmetto Dunes looking to spread their wings beyond the beach, there’s a remarkable natural wonder waiting just an hour away in Port […]
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December 20, 2024
Native Plants: How They Can Help Us
Palmetto Dunes Architectural Review Board (ARB) Guidelines require that there be buffer plantings in the 20 feet of wetland buffer zones on our lagoons and lakes. They require that those […]
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May 05, 2024
Beautiful Parks on Hilton Head Island
The Island has many hidden treasures ready for your discovery! Here are the top 17 – refer to the map to see the general location. Lowcountry Celebration Park located at […]
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May 01, 2024
The Turtles Are Coming, The Turtles Are Coming!
May 1st is the start of the loggerhead sea turtle breeding season. Together, we can make Palmetto Dunes a great place for hatchling success. Following basic rules about lights and […]
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December 10, 2023
Shedding (Less) Light on Turtles
2023 was another amazing year for sea turtles on Hilton Head Island beaches – 353 nests. Amber Kuehn and the Hilton Head Sea Turtle Patrol have done an outstanding job […]
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October 02, 2023
The Palmetto Dunes lagoon system is an engineering marvel!
Covering 11 miles and approximately 150 acres, we understand this is the second-largest lagoon system in the US. The water is brackish, meaning a mix of salty sea water and […]
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