Even the most saltwater-loving, boogie-boarding, toes-in-the-sand beach buffs among us want to keep sand where it belongs: by the shoreline and not trailed into our cars, trunks, beach bags, and home ...

There’s more to beach sand than meets the eye. It has stories to tell about the land, and an epic journey to the sea. That’s because mountains end their lives as sand on beaches. If you're enjoying ...