Sand dunes are a common sight on Carolina beaches, and they serve a vital function in the natural world that scientists want to understand better.

Nearly 30 acres of native dunes are being planted along Santa Monica Beach to buffer sea-level rise and boost habitat.

That makes Sleeping Bear Dunes’ placement on the “one-of-a-kind” list even more impressive. The Michigan destination ranked alongside globally famous beaches in places like Italy, South Africa, and ...

This hidden Florida state park surprises visitors with sugar-white sand, emerald Gulf water, towering dunes, and rare coastal dune lakes. It's almost unreal.

Formed from windblown dry sands, dunes are meant to protect inland areas, acting as a first line of defense from flooding. The small ridges or hills of sand, usually found at the top of a beach, take ...

Santa Monica and Bay Foundation add 30 acres of restored dunes from Pier to Venice border, providing natural sea level rise protection with $3.5M investment.