Acadia National Park
Today, Acadia National Park is one of the most visited parks in America, drawing more than 2.5 million visitors per year to the craggy, jagged coast of Maine. The park is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016.
Southern Perspective: The value of our beach sand
The sand on the Emerald Coast is known worldwide for being the kind of white which is reflective and blinding under the blazing summer sun. That’s because it’s not even one percent shy of being pure quartz, which is incredibly rare in the world of sand. Our beaches are made of tiny jewels, each grain precious and rare, no matter how much they may look alike.
50 great Irish beaches
Whether you’re looking for family fun, seaside activities or a beach with cinematic associations, check out this round-up of some of the top spots.
Aquatic Olympians Face a Toxic Stew in Rio
Environmentalists and scientists say Rio’s waters are much more contaminated than previously thought.
The world’s cheapest and most expensive beaches
Travel specialists have released a study offering a comprehensive information regarding summer holidays: a Beach Price Index of 250 of the world’s most popular beachfronts, in 66 countries.
A Turtle Saver, NC
Sea turtles that nest in North Carolina are listed as endangered species in part because many beaches have become dangerous or undesirable places for nesting. One of the biggest issues is light pollution.
Condé Nast’s 11 Best Beaches in France
The first rule on finding the best beaches in France? Don’t assume they’re all on the Riviera. While the famed stretch of coastline does have some unforgettable beaches, you won’t want to discount the Normandy shore or the Bay of Biscay…
Slimy Green Beaches May Be Florida’s New Normal?
The green slime that washed onto Florida beaches earlier this month marks the eighth time since 2004 that toxic algae have fouled the Sunshine State’s storied coastline. The guacamole-thick algae that fouled both coasts will likely be a regular occurrence for the Sunshine State. Here’s why.
World’s deepest blue hole found in South China Sea
A new exploration of a legendary blue hole in the South China Sea has found that the underwater feature is the deepest known on Earth.