Folly Field Notes — Let’s go Tidepooling
Hidden worlds lie in the shallow tidal pools along the Folly shoreline There are a number of activities to do on the beach, but one of my all-time favorites is tidepooling. As the tide recedes, water runs across the beach and forms gullies, valleys, sandbars, and deep...
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Faces of Folly: Beach Walks and Bottle Caps
Folly artist Molly Right creates treasures from trash Artist Molly Right has spent decades around Charleston, but it was Folly Beach that ultimately felt most like home. Since moving to the island full-time in 2017, Right has built a life centered around art,...
Folly Fishing Report — June 2026
In addition to redfish, flounder, and trout, the lively ladyfish have entered the fray Great fishing conditions have arrived, as weeks of warm temperatures and consistent sunshine have brought the fishery to life. With bait prevalent across the water, predatory fish...
Faces of Folly — A Friend to Fur and Feather
Pet Helper’s Carol Linville loves all of Folly’s inhabitants I met Carol Linville through Shauna Shackleton, Pet Helpers CFO and Folly resident. Carol’s name often comes up in local conversations about animal rescues, with many immediately recommending her. After...
Folly Field Notes — Folly Summers
Remembering those magical summers of my youth Summer is right around the corner, and we’ve all been dreaming of those long, lazy, sunlit evenings. My friends have been putting together a summer bucket list - it’s full of beaches, boats, grilling, and, of course, where...
Folly Fishing Report — May is a Great Time to be on the Water
It’s an excellent time to get out on the water. Local waterways are full of baitfish, and gamefish are feeding aggressively. With all the summer species now present alongside the usual favorites, anglers have plenty of choices. If you haven’t started fishing yet, now...
Faces of Folly — Folly, The Way He Sees It
Greg Bunn shares stories, gratitude, and a push for better accessibility across the island Walking Joel first introduced me to Greg, recommending him for an interview. I saw Greg often at Rita’s host desk, and every time I saw him, I promised him he would be up soon....
Folly Field Notes — What is an Estuary?
What is an estuary? This is one of my favorite questions to hear on the boat, and what started me down the path of ecotourism in the Charleston area. At its most basic, an estuary is an area where freshwater rivers meet the ocean, resulting in freshwater and saltwater...
Monthly Fishing Report — Redfish Become More Active in April
Water temperatures rebound this month as the flounder and trout bites ramp up, too At the beginning of March, Charleston began to shed winter’s hold. The bite improved noticeably, then two weeks of storms and wind slowed things down again. Redfish are available, and...
Faces of Folly — Gerrie Delaney
Her Own Personal Paradise — Gerrie Delaney makes the most of her life on Folly I first met Gerrie Delaney at a retirement party at my neighbor’s house, where the women received hats that read “The Real Housewives of Folly Beach.” There were about 20 hats, and someone...
Folly Field Notes — Getting the Boat Ready for Spring
Annual maintenance is the key to staying on the water I ran my first kayak tour around Crab Bank in the spring of 2010. I was instantly enamored with the birds scurrying along the shore, preparing for nesting season. In the years that followed, I celebrated with the...