Johns, Kiawah, and Seabrook are our sea islands— where land, water, and history flow together like the tides that shape their shores. Towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss arch above scenic roads, salt marshes come alive with crabs and wading birds, and dolphins weave through winding creeks as bobcats move along the forest edge. These landscapes hold more than beauty— they are the heartbeat of the Sea Islands, providing food, shelter, and protection for both people and wildlife.
STORY BY THERESA TERMINE
PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOEL CALDWELL AND ADAM WOLF