There’s a striking new building in Binz, Germany – an architectural marvel complete with turrets, multiple levels and an enviable seaside location. The twist? It’s made of sand. At the Sand Sculptures ...

When you’re hitting the beach with the entire family, you’ll need to bring a good amount of items to keep the kids busy because you know they’ll get bored fast. So, to help you increase your time ...

Whether we prefer water sports or relaxing with a good book, the humble sandcastle is often a seaside must. But what's the secret to building a majestic sandcastle that will withstand the tide of time ...

When Viola Connelly and her friend Casey Metzler, both 10, enter the annual Saltaire Sandcastle Contest on Fire Island, the girls from Manhattan and Brooklyn choose a timely theme — they craft an ...

Janel Hawkins spends hours building intricate structures — and destroys them not long after. Such is the life of a professional sand castle builder. As the owner of Sand Castle University, she spends ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Whether we prefer water sports or relaxing with a good book, the humble ...