What unique activities could I be doing at the beach and the marsh over time to take better advantage of both while it's too cold for swimming, sunning, and the usual beach activities? Educational things, amateur science experiments/measurements, artsy craftsy things, exercise other than jogging, etc. Let your imagination run wild. [more inside]
posted by Askr on Dec 2, 2010 - 17 answers

We live across the street from the beach and are constantly losing the battle to keep sand out of the house. What are your tips and tricks for dealing with this problem?
posted by BuddhaInABucket on Mar 29, 2010 - 12 answers

Dear MeFites, what fabulous book recommendations can you give me for a week of becoming one with the sand? I will have about 5 days in paradise and my plan is to read as many books as possible. [more inside]
posted by ohyouknow on Mar 15, 2010 - 31 answers

Planning a shed on a beach. How should I build the foundation? [more inside]
posted by Popular Ethics on Mar 6, 2010 - 13 answers

On the beach I visited in Cancun, there was a continuous construction project, and I'd like to know what they were doing/the process involved. [more inside]
posted by agregoli on Feb 17, 2010 - 7 answers

What is this thing that we found on the beach? [more inside]
posted by shammack on Nov 7, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I be comfortable sitting on the beach for a few hours, without my back and arms seizing up? [more inside]
posted by trashcan on Jun 14, 2009 - 5 answers