This is a fabulous, 4km-long (2.5-mile) stretch of silky sand that rises in soft dunes that collapse into a pine wood interspersed with salt ponds. The quietest section of beach is known as Le Dune where the dunes reach nearly 25m-high (82ft) and the beach is 300m-deep (984ft)....
George in Snow Canyon State Park. Starting at a relatively low (for Utah) elevation of 4,600 ft, the point-to-point course leads runners on a “blazing fast” descent, dropping 1,800 ft past petrified sand dunes, ancient lava flows and burnt orange Navajo sandstone illuminated by the ...
Louisiana may be best known for its bayous, but don't let the murky waters fool you—the Pelican State is also home to stunning beaches. With white sand and warm, clear waters, you're likely to find far fewer crowds, too. Among the best beaches in Louisiana are Holly Beach, situated ...
The North Coast 500starts and ends in the lovely city ofInverness, looping past the lochs, sand dunes and golf courses of the east coast before taking in the remote cliffs and beaches of Cape Wrath, the rugged peaks of Assynt and Torridon’s desolate beauty. These sights – as well as ...
You can traverse the towering dunes on a number of trails to gain an appreciation for a mesmerizing place that stands in stark contrast to the ever-blue sky.The white gypsum sand has a smattering of desert brush and shrubs, disturbing the blank canvass. Choose between the elevated Interdune ...
The 21 Best Beaches in California Medano Creek, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado Getty Images/Gallo Images Medano Creekin Great Sand Dunes National Park is a wide, shallow river that emerges every spring and disappears every August. The creek is dependent on the amount of snow in the...
The Red, like the Blue, was built from sand spoils created by a massive phosphate strip mine, with some piles forming dunes reaching 75 feet into the air. But there was only room for 31 holes, so Coore and Crenshaw had to take a section of less desirable, stripped-down land and ...
However, Playa de Bolonia remains a tranquil hang-out for beach bums. The sand is powdery white and sand dunes along the bay protect the vegetation that grows; here you can find your spot among the dunes and relax in the peace and quiet of this best-kept-secret beach. ...
Cedar trees (or shrubs rather, almost) amongst white sand dunes make up for a unique landscape in the area. As an added bonus, the beautiful Alyko beach is nearby, perfect for swimming or taking a nap under one of the trees. Only downside being all the cars ar...
The Netherlands is better known for canals, dikes and tropical Dutch Caribbean Islands like Bonaire and Curaçao than the sandspun isles along the country’s North Sea coast. But one of Europe’s most peaceful island escapes awaits on Schiermonnikoog in the West Frisian Islands, located off ...