Ron Callari

We all know the ongoing human interest story of Christmas Trees making good in the Big Apple each year. The first Christmas tree transported to Rockefeller Center was erected in 1931, during the Depression-era. Since then, Christmas trees selected from small towns have been an annual tradition. Since then, towns like State College, PA, Bloomsbury, NJ and Ridgefield, CT have received their 15 minutes of fame [actually for the full holiday season].
The Puppy Bowl
Similarly, the Puppy Bowl XV is...

A glass ceiling is a metaphor delineating an invisible barrier that prevents a given demographic (typically applied to a certain class people or gender) from ascending beyond a certain level in a hierarchy. For instance, when a woman in America achieves a status of significance for the first time, they are described as “breaking the glass ceiling.”
Well, dog-gone it, when we refer to females, we’re not only talking about humans. Females in other spec...

Tunnels in America made it possible for railroads to not only cross mountain passes, but also to open up America, town by town, from coast to coast. The first railroad tunnel constructed in the United States was the Staple Bend Tunnel built by the Allegheny Portage Railroad in 1831.
Flash-forward 150-plus years, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy was established to form a nationwide network of trails created from abandoned railroad corridors. It was a way for history to be preserved by creating ...

A Digital Town Hall In Your Pocket
Southern hospitality has long been a South Carolinian staple. Our town embraces a traditional charm dating back to the Reconstruction Era. Beaufort is a microcosm of America at large – a melting pot. It’s a unique blend of the young and old. Many locals have stood the test of time, passing their heritage down from generation to generation. We are home to green-behind-the-ears recruits who transform into polished Marines, right before our very eyes. We attrac...

Reader Ron Callari sent in this photo and trivia question. Over 100 years old, this majestic mansion at 607 Bay Street with its breathtaking views of the Woods Memorial Bridge is facing a second rebirth, as new owners transform it into Beaufort‘s newest hostelry. Does anyone know the history related to its first renovation back in 1907? Hint: It has something to do with its exterior transitioning from a ‘tabby’ exterior to one of concrete. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the ph...

The challenge is out to claim the largest American flag flying over Beaufort skies. This one, photographed by Ron Callari, is contributed by Lee Nash, the owner of Certified Crane Service. For the last eight years, Nash has flown this crane-hoisted flag from Memorial Day to Labor Day at 2030 Boundary Street, next to Certified Cars. According to Nash, the size of this one is 60 feet by 30 feet. Are there others in Beaufort that beat that record? If so, send the location and size to theislandne...

The ‘Friends of Hunting Island’ is a membership group consisting of some of the most energetic and involved volunteers of Beaufort County. As animal advocates, their efforts are legend relating to the number of hours they dedicate to ‘saving the turtles’ on Hunting Island Beach — an effort many of them have been doing since FOHI’s sea turtle program started back in 1993.
They come by sea
The specific turtles I’m referring to are the venerable “Loggerheads.” They are the industrious reptiles t...

Beaufort artists have mobilized to create an historic mural on the walls of a very unique tunnel at the Technical College of the Lowcountry. This underground passage extends from Building #1 on the east side of Ribaut Road, under the thoroughfare, to the Student Center on the west side of campus. Artists are envisioning adding vivid historic tales and events of Beaufort County spanning over three centuries, from its inception in 1711, through the Reconstruction-era, up till modern-day.

Dogs are an integral part of the Lowcountry lifestyle. Habersham is a Beaufort neighborhood that takes pride in their canines. Annette & Jeff Girman are the proud owners of Trixie, a Schnauzer Terrier & Riley, a Beagle Retriever. After their photo shoot by Ron Callari, their pooches were re-imagined by the 'Dogs of Habersham' into Raphael's "ANGELS." For more information on this service, contact roncallari@gmail.com | 201-681-3728.

Beauford's Grand Dame Country Inn located in the historic district

The Anchorage 1770 is believed to be the largest and oldest tabby structure still in use. Located in Beaufort, SC, the building's illustrious history is a step back in time. Guests of this bed and breakfast gain entry to a stately 18th-century mansion updated to modern-day standards and amenities.

Face it, not all who enjoy the pleasure of listening to one’s muses and putting pen to paper can devote endless hours to the task of writing. Ironically, that which feeds the beast isn’t always able to put food on the table. It’s that line of thinking, where the ‘side hustle’ might be just the…
Face it, not all who enjoy the pleasure of listening to one’s muses and putting pen to paper can devote endless hours to the task of writing. Ironically, that which feeds the beast isn’t always able to...

Remnants of island trees transition into a petrified forest on the surf of the beach of Hunting Island, euphemistically called by the locals, the “Boneyard.” This year, I start my second year of sea island turtle 🐢 patrolling. This capture is on Zone 2, as my Wednesday volunteer team start out in search of mama loggerhead nests.

== Haybale Art ==

On Saint Helena Island between Frogmore & Dulamo, the Pasture Shed Farm is a treat to the eye. Not only are strawberries, peaches, basil and lavender harvested and sold at their outdoor market, manager Christi Flood’s “haybale artwork” is something you won’t find at too many other farms. She has artistically designed them to catch the attention of tourists and locals traveling down Sea Island Parkway. Today I got up close and personal with her 20 foot long caterpillar, backed up by a teddy bear & 3 minions.

Photo narrative for the Island🌴News (Lowcountry Life) featuring Beaufort City Hall bordered by camellias in the spring is located on 1911 Boundary Street. Beaufort is South Carolina's second oldest city.

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