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1. Tides: The first step of planning a paddle in the Lowcountry or any tidal river zone is to look up the tides on the day you would like to paddle. You should always ride with the tides because the tides can flow up 3 miles a hour in our area, and that would make [...]

Check out this cool video of camping , kayaking, and climbing the light house at Hunting Island!

Hello lowcountry kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts! We at Higher Ground would like to know what you think of our store, services, and products! Please let us know what we are doing right and what we can improve upon. We would like you to review us here at our Yellow Marketing Page. After a quick registration [...]

Kayakers have trouble taking self portraits when kayaking solo so this set-up allows you to take a photo of where you are, or the big fish you just caught. I bet you could take some cool pictures with long exposure while paddling. Check how how to do it Here at the Columbia Examiner.

A Taste of Beaufort 5K Run/Walk is in conjunction with the 11th Annual A Taste of Beaufort, scheduled for April 30 – May 1, 2010. Friday night is Shag Night so bring your dancin’ shoes! Saturday May 1, the main event! Start your day with A Taste of Beaufort 5K Run/Walk on Bay at Newcastle [...]

We are having a special event at Higher Ground to help people get out on the water this spring! Here’s how it works… Spend $500-$749 on your kayak, and get $50 in store credit. Spend $750-$999 and get $75 in store credit. Spend $1000 or more  and get $100 in store credit. Offer good through [...]

In this 2nd part of our series of posts we will be covering how to  decide on what type of kayak you should get for paddling in the Lowcountry or any saltwater marsh/ocean area. We will go step by step to help you determine which type of  boat is best for you. If you missed [...]

Higher Ground is Open on Sundays starting this week! We will be open from 12-4:30 so come by and get some great gear, clothes, or just hang out this Sunday!

Rotomolded kayak repair is one of the few things you may ever have to repair on your kayak. But you will probably have to drop it very far or be running some rapids. But still it is a good skill to understand and know how to do. Here is a great article about repair HERE [...]

Skull Candy Instant Gratification For Your Ears. Skullcandy is a company that strives to bring top quality sound in a headphone with a focus on the action sports based consumer and the ever growing electronics market. They are great headphones for hanging out, paddling, biking, or just relaxing on the beach! Great quality sound, and [...]