Special Report
It all started with one bird feeder in their backyard six years ago.
Due to the possibility of severe weather on Saturday, the Taste of Folly street party has been postponed to 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 28. The Signature Series Bartender Challenge and Cocktail Compet…
If New Year’s marks the time for many people to focus on their health, New Year’s Day usually gets off to a slow start.
In the coming week, before the feasting and football of Turkey Day, there will be ample opportunities to burn some calories, starting with Saturday’s second annual Ultra Chili 50K.
After tracking outdoor fitness events for years, I noticed that last weekend of the month tends to be the lightest in terms of organized, participant events. Throw in a holiday and you can “fu…
The Center for Birds of Prey is kicking off the celebration of its 25th anniversary this fall, appropriately, with perhaps the most elaborate birding festival ever held in the Lowcountry.
The Center for Birds of Prey is kicking off the celebration of its 25th anniversary this fall, appropriately, with perhaps the most elaborate birding festival ever held in the Lowcountry.
FOLLY BEACH — At 6 feet, 4 inches and 200 pounds, Kyle Busey has more of a basketball player’s frame, not a surfer’s build. Most competitive male surfers are in the 5-8 range and at least 40 p…
FOLLY BEACH — At 6 feet, 4 inches and 200 pounds, Kyle Busey has more of a basketball player’s frame, not a surfer’s build. Most competitive male surfers are in the 5-8 range and at least 40 p…
Thirteen-year-old Anna LaPorte’s interest in birds started in elementary school and has expanded to her whole family. The LaPorte’s yard is filled with feeders.
Thirteen-year-old Anna LaPorte’s interest in birds started in elementary school and has expanded to her whole family. The LaPorte’s yard is filled with feeders.
While surfing is known as a fairly unstructured sport, the annual surf contest schedule in the Charleston area has a framework, though it’s probably not by intention.
While surfing is known as a fairly unstructured sport, the annual surf contest schedule in the Charleston area has a framework, though it’s probably not by intention.
Locally-owned, specialty sports stores and franchises are the backbone of running, triathlon and outdoors communities across the nation.
Locally-owned, specialty sports stores and franchises are the backbone of running, triathlon and outdoors communities across the nation.
With a return to the sports pages, this column has come full circle.
With a return to the sports pages, this column has come full circle.
The Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition is a family tradition. Riley Haldrup, 19, has participated in the competition with her family for as long as she can remember. This year she head…
The Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition is a family tradition. Riley Haldrup, 19, has participated in the competition with her family for as long as she can remember. This year she head…
If pink is your favorite color, you may want to head to North Charleston on Saturday evening.
If pink is your favorite color, you may want to head to North Charleston on Saturday evening.
History should interest people, but it puts some to sleep. Part of that may be because experiencing it can be a sedentary pursuit.
History should interest people, but it puts some to sleep. Part of that may be because experiencing it can be a sedentary pursuit.
Overcoming burnout, in one form or another, was a common reason for two local couples to take up obstacle course racing.
Overcoming burnout, in one form or another, was a common reason for two local couples to take up obstacle course racing.
If you throw out the top five largest races in Charleston (Bridge Run, Turkey Day, Kiawah Half, Reindeer and Charleston Half) out of the 130 a year, races with 500 or more participants are on …
If you throw out the top five largest races in Charleston (Bridge Run, Turkey Day, Kiawah Half, Reindeer and Charleston Half) out of the 130 a year, races with 500 or more participants are on …
May and October are the best bets for perfect weather in the Lowcountry and the former has become a successful launching time for free, or virtually free, outdoor fitness programs in greater C…
May and October are the best bets for perfect weather in the Lowcountry and the former has become a successful launching time for free, or virtually free, outdoor fitness programs in greater C…
Even though Earth Day dates back to 1970, it really didn’t become a widespread annual event until its 20th anniversary in 1990.
Even though Earth Day dates back to 1970, it really didn’t become a widespread annual event until its 20th anniversary in 1990.
This spring weekend is like a bud on a flower that finally bursts open with brilliant color and fragrance.
This spring weekend is like a bud on a flower that finally bursts open with brilliant color and fragrance.
Caitlin Judd Batten, 32, of North Charleston, is the odds-on favorite to win her second Marcus Newberry Award as the top local finisher in the Cooper River Bridge Run this year.
Caitlin Judd Batten, 32, of North Charleston, is the odds-on favorite to win her second Marcus Newberry Award as the top local finisher in the Cooper River Bridge Run this year.
If anything good is coming out of the disastrous Flint, Mich., water crisis, it is probably the wake-up call for how much we take access to clean, fresh water for granted and how precious that…
If anything good is coming out of the disastrous Flint, Mich., water crisis, it is probably the wake-up call for how much we take access to clean, fresh water for granted and how precious that…
Anyone else have the mid-January blahs?
Anyone else have the mid-January blahs?
This Saturday will mark a breakthrough year for a once-floundering small run that had a hard time distinguishing itself from the other 80-plus 5Ks in the Charleston area every year.
This Saturday will mark a breakthrough year for a once-floundering small run that had a hard time distinguishing itself from the other 80-plus 5Ks in the Charleston area every year.
The humble push-up — one of the old-school tests of strength, endurance and perseverance — takes center stage Saturday morning with the fourth annual Push-Up & Up Challenge at Marion Square.
The humble push-up — one of the old-school tests of strength, endurance and perseverance — takes center stage Saturday morning with the fourth annual Push-Up & Up Challenge at Marion Square.
As a long-time reader and fan of “Outside” magazine, I’ve often thought that Charleston was a microcosm of the lifestyle the periodical covers.
As a long-time reader and fan of “Outside” magazine, I’ve often thought that Charleston was a microcosm of the lifestyle the periodical covers.
As far as organized fitness-oriented events go, Easter weekend is a bit like Christmas week and Mother’s Day weekend: next to nothing happens.
