Barrier islands protect coasts with dunes. Storms can flatten them. Nature-based, low-cost solutions offer hope.

While Greater Manchester may lack a beach, a treasure trove of coastal gems awaits nearby, from the charms of Llandudno in North Wales to the sands of Formby Beach in Lancashire. For those seeking ...

Meandering through maritime forest and along the beach, this lovely dune trail in Florida will quickly become a favorite. But don't forget the bug spray!

and an unusual beach scene emerges at the foot of North America’s tallest sand dunes. But with the peak flows of late May and early June comes a warning: “Weekends are extremely crowded ...

Through dunes and wind-bent machair grasses, you reach this ravishing three-mile expanse of white sand, sliding gently into a turquoise sea." Located on the Isle of Berneray, the beach's white ...

Here's what's happening at Whitefish Dunes and Newport state parks. ADA access to beach is down, temporarily, at Whitefish Dunes The first beach access at Whitefish Dunes State Park – the one ...

“Are we really about to go do this in Oklahoma City,” said Andy Burnett, developer for Boombox Beach volleyball. After a lot of planning and research, and the creation of the perfect ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — Patches of dull, grayish-black sand cover the beach near the water’s edge at 23rd Street. The dark sections stand out in contrast to the bright tan grains closer to the Boardwalk.

A section of Junipero Beach was closed off to the public as authorities investigate possible human remains that were found along the sand. Police responded to a call around 9:30 a.m. Friday ...

A Leland Township Fire and Rescue firefighter speaks with Mitchell O'Brien, left, while working to rescue the man on April 12, 2025, after he became stuck in the sand near Van's Beach in Leland.