Folly Field Notes — Fall Colors and Migrations
Coastal South Carolina is an integral part of the Atlantic Flyway When the topic of fall migration comes up many people first think about birds. I don’t mean the snowbird type escaping to the South, although I tried to be one of their ranks for many years. Coastal...
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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...
Monthly Fishing Report — Spring Into Action
Time to break out your rods and reels and get ready for a great fishing season Chilly days are quickly fading away with temperatures rising well into the 60s and sometimes pushing into the 70s. Warmer water temperatures will wake the fish up and get them feeding....
Faces of Folly — Catching up with Action Jackson
Longtime local Lawton Jackson talks life on Folly I first met Lawton Jackson when I was driving my golf cart down East Erie one evening and a few other neighbors were outside of his house just chatting. I stopped and was introduced by those I knew there. Then I saw...