Alligators bask in sunny spots, posing perfectly for your vacation photos. This park stands among Florida’s first state parks, protected since the 1930s. The CCC Museum tells stories of the young men ...

Myrtle Beach is one of the best beaches for beachcombing in South Carolina. Grab a bucket and come find some treasure.

Tucked in Idaho’s high desert, Bruneau Dunes State Park is a one-of-a-kind blend of sandboarding, stargazing, and solitude.

The Irvine-based nonprofit hosted its 14th annual surf and paddle summer camp on Thursday morning at Newport Aquatic Center ...

Surfin’ USA While you may not actually be able to surf at every single one of these beaches, it’s pretty incredible that every state in the United States has something to offer in terms of sand, surf, ...

Located in Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park and near the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area on the central Oregon coast, Cleawox Lake has two day use areas, with sandy beaches and ...

Huntington Beach was named the No. 3 beach in the state as a destination for outdoor adventurers and relaxed beachgoers alike, boasting “miles of picturesque coastline, rolling sand dunes, and ...

Jockey’s Ridge State Park is turning the big five-oh in 2025. A natural wonder on the Outer Banks, the rolling sand dunes in Nags Head are the most-visited park in North Carolina.

With thoughts of summer vacation lingering on the minds of hardworking Americans, finding beaches worth the money and travel is a must.

The best beach in California is in Oxnard For three years running, 'Olol'koy Beach Park (Formerly Oxnard Beach Park) has been named the best beach in the state by USA TODAY readers.

On the shores of Lake Michigan in this popular tourist town, the beach features rolling sand dunes and sandy shores with a concession stand and restrooms, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, sailing ...