The Conversation notes that, while digging holes in sand might seem innocent, if the hole is deep enough and collapses on a person, it is extremely difficult to escape.

Building a sand castle offers constructive escape. It is with a vengeance that I dig holes for my sand castles because I like the sensation of striking water.

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 ...

A critical mix of sand, water and air makes the difference between walls, windows and turrets that stay solid or slump.

Discover the soothing sights and sounds of scraping a perfectly crafted brown sandcastle, with every layer unveiling smooth, clean edges. Experience the ultimate sensory satisfaction as the soft ...

Decades old and worn by time and erosion, the castle’s colors aren’t quite as vibrant as they once were. The towers are broken – with dead plants ‘growing’ out of the top – and pieces ...

Matty Brown's 'The Sand Castle,' premiering at the Red Sea Film Festival, is too cagey to function as a message movie on the refugee crisis.

Posted: May 14, 2025 | Last updated: May 15, 2025 The ceremonial tossing of sand Wednesday marked the beginning of something special on the Gulf Coast.

If you’ve ever been frustrated by your attempts at making a sand castle, these are the classes for you.

WHAT TO KNOW A lawsuit alleges that an employee of the Sand Castle catering hall sexually abused three underage servers. The suit also accused t he catering hall management of failing to stop the ...

Jockey's Ridge hides a secret castle beneath its ever-shifting sands -- remains from a 1970s mini golf course that was swallowed long ago.