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 ...

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 ...

Sand and water will take center stage on Aug. 5-6 at a sand castle carving competition in St. Helens, Oregon. Professional sand carvers from across the country are set to bring their skills and ...

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 ...

Richard Mungeam, co-owner of Beach Sand Sculptures.. Courtesy Beach Sand Sculptures Editor’s note: This tour of small businesses across the country highlights the imagination, diversity, and ...