Category Archives: dolphin

Apr 24

The Golf Channel’s Lauren Thompson Kayaking on the Kiawah River

Posted by Mike Vegis on April 24, 2013. No Comments

The Golf Channel’s “Destination Golf” visited Kiawah Island Golf Resort and host Lauren Thompson takes a kayak trip on the Kiawah River.  Make sure you come out for a kayak or boat tour on your next trip to Kiawah Island!

Mar 28

Dolphins caught in tidal pool – Happy Ending…

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on March 28, 2013. No Comments

At approximately 1 pm on Tuesday, March 26th, the Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Nature Center received a call from a concerned guest about an adult and juvenile Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin that appeared to be stranded in a tide pool approximately … Read More

Oct 19

Finding Relaxation on Vacation

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on October 19, 2012. No Comments

As many Americans continue to sustain the mentality of using their limited time off from work for a “See it all, see it fast,” vacation, we have inadvertently misplaced a core aspect of the original endeavor of vacationing-relaxation. Luckily, for … Read More

Aug 29

Porpoises vs. Dolphins

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on August 29, 2012. No Comments

One of the best parts of being a naturalist is that moment when we first spot a dolphin swimming towards our tour in the Kiawah River. Whether it is during a kayaking or motorboat excursion, our Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins steal … Read More

Apr 5

Earth Day every day!

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on April 5, 2012. No Comments

  Here at Kiawah Island we celebrate Earth Day everyday, but this year our recreation staff has three very special Earth Day events.  On Wednesday, April 11th, we will be hosting an Earth Day Trivia Night at Night Heron Bar … Read More

Mar 8

Dolphin Encounters of a Third Kind

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on March 8, 2012. One Comment

  Among all the various creatures on Kiawah, one that draws substantial attention is that of the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, Tursiops truncates. Both migratory and inland populations can be seen with an estimated 25 or so that show a specific … Read More

Jan 16

Kiawah’s new 14-person Bay Boat for Kiawah River Tours

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on January 16, 2012. 2 Comments

Check out the newest addition to the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Recreation Department, a 24-food Bay Boat that can carry 14 guests.  Jake Feary, the resort’s Assistant Director for Outdoor Programs explains the boat and how it will be used. … Read More

Nov 15

Fall Fishing Report

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on November 15, 2011. 2 Comments

~By Captain John Ward This is the season for some of the best fishing of the year. As the water continues to cool, zooplankton and phytoplankton blooms progressively dwindle and subsequently water clarity increases. Most importantly, the fish surrounding Kiawah … Read More

Nov 1

Captain Bradley Schmoll encounters dolphins in the Kiawah River

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on November 1, 2011. No Comments

  The moment we stepped on the boat we saw a pod of six dolphins, including two toddlers, swimming by the dock. They were very active with tails splashing while having a snack strand feeding. We slowly followed the group … Read More

Oct 12

Meetings Tip: Teamwork

Posted by Mike Vegis on October 12, 2011. One Comment

As part of our P.R.O. (Productivity, Rewards, Opportunity) Meeting initiative, we’re putting together a series of monthly meeting organization and planning tips from long-time resort employees.  Here’s our first tip from Jake Feary, Kiawah’s Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs. TEAMBUILDING One … Read More