(Inside Science) -- Beach-goers know that sand castles crumble almost as quickly as they are built, but scientists have long faced the mystery of why similarly-constructed earthen buildings can stand ...

Cannon Beach, Ore., on Oregon's North Coast, held its 59th annual Sandcastle Contest on Saturday, June 10th, 2023. Team Camp Castle built this elaborate castle, being breached by a sculpted octopus ...

Pensacolians don’t have to look any further than their own backyard to find impressive and elaborate sand sculptures. Just over the state line in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Sand Castle University has ...

Unfortunately, sand sculpture enthusiasts will have to wait until 2025 for the next competition. This year’s event, originally scheduled for Aug. 3, was canceled due to “logistical challenges and a ...

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 spends ...

RACINE - For one family, multiple generations took part in the seventh annual sand castle building festival Sunday. But the women, all of Racine, didn't work together on a team. Lorna Hennig helped ...