South Carolina Lowcountry, Beaches and Barbecue by Bonna L. Nelson
islands, some developed, some not, that run parallel to the Atlantic coast. SC’s thirty-five barrier islands, more than any other state except Florida, shield the mainland from storm and wave damage and are constant ly reshaped by t he ocean. Usually, grassy dunes thrive behind the islands’ sandy beaches, and inland salt marshes, wetlands and maritime forests are rich habitats for a variety of f lora and fauna. I read that the Lowcountry once prospered with its slave-based agricultural products of rice, cotton and indigo, which thrived in the
For beaut if u l At la nt ic Ocea n beaches, mouth-watering seafood and barbecue, and an abundance of history and culture, coastal South Carolina (SC) is the perfect destination. Emerging from pandemic restrictions, happy with our newfound freedom and looking forward to relaxing on a beach, we headed south in March to Seabrook Island, SC. D u r i ng ou r t wo -week st ay, we took several trips into nearby historic, charming Charleston and surrounding areas. The South Carolina Lowcountry coastline is dotted w ith barrier
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