Located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, Ganphatiphule is an underrated spot. It’s the kind of beach where you wake ...

Beaches are more than cultural landmarks — they’re the largest sector of the U.S. recreational economy, generating over $36 ...

Where does beach sand come from? – Sly M., age 6, Cambridge, Massachusetts There’s more to beach sand than meets the eye. It has stories to tell about the land, and an epic journey to the sea.

About 200 tons of extra sand are imported to the beach just for the championship. It's one of the biggest events on the island — second only to the Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival, Liszak says.