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 ...

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 ...

As building blocks go, pancakes fall low on the list. But a successful sand castle, I learned, starts with pancakes. A tall stack. Turns out those plastic molds I had packed with sand — only to dump ...