Growing up in Colorado, Calvin Seibert spent a lot of time at construction sites. Back then, the artist was thousands of miles away from an ocean, but that didn’t stop him from building castles out of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Volkswagen Beetle. Divers ensnared in the tentacles of a giant octopus. A medieval castle with a mote. They look different, but every sand sculpture starts out the same way — a big pile of wet sand.

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 ...

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 ...