Beaches News

Photo Essay: Alanya, Turkey, castle by the sea Special

Alanya - Two hours' drive east of Antalya, Alanya is a Turkish town built by a hilltop castle above the Mediterranean Sea. Swimming coves next to stone walls and olive groves beckon visitors who long for a sunny place.

Digital Journal Report by Lonna Lisa Williams - 3 comments

Review: Coos Bay Oregon beaches, lighthouses, hiking and biking

Coos Bay and Charleston, Oregon have super beaches, hiking and biking trails and of course plenty of lighthouses to enjoy.

In the Media by Gar Swaffar - 3 comments

Cleaning up Marseille beach, one cigarette butt at a time

Marseille - A recent Surfrider Foundation cleanup, at Prado beaches, near the city of Marseille on France’s Mediterranean coast was designed to highlight the insidious effects of one particular source of pollution – cigarette butts.

In the Media by Robert Myles - 3 comments

Review: Capitola, Ca. get away from the madding crowd Special

Capitola, California has beautiful beaches, great hotels, beautiful beaches, fine dining, and beautiful beaches. Did I mention the beaches?

Digital Journal Report by Gar Swaffar - 6 comments

Video: Manatees pay a surprise visit to Florida beach-goers

Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale beach-goers were treated to an unexpected and pleasant surprise Sunday when a group of manatees joined a crowd of swimmers enjoying the shallow surf.

In the Media by R. Francis Rubio - 5 comments

Beaches closed in Santa Barbara County after fatal shark attack

Three beaches in Santa Barbara are still closed after a shark attack on Friday which left a student dead. There have been 12 fatal shark attacks in California since 1950.

In the Media by Jane Fazackarley - 1 comment

Nova Scotia closes parks, provincial beaches due to Earl

Kentville - Hurrican Earl has been downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane but it's still expected to begin affecting Nova Scotia late Friday night. Provincial authorities have closed camping parks and provincial beaches as they expect severe weather conditions.

In the Media by Kevin Jess - 3 comments