Most beaches have sand that’s pale, soft, and familiar. But some beaches stand out because of their sand color.

Picture a beautiful beach spanning miles of coastline, gently lapped by aqua-colored water — and sprinkled with glass. Ouch? Think again. It feels just like sand, but with granules that sparkle in the ...

Most children like to play in the sand. Connie Zehr never stopped — even though she left her childhood behind decades ago. Rather than building sand castles at the beach, Zehr uses the common material ...