“I noticed the lifeguard making some kids fill the hole they were digging, but other people were digging holes and it seemed fine. What’s the difference?” Many beachgoers don’t realize how dangerous ...

Building sandcastles, splashing in the sea, and licking ice cream off sticky fingers are just some of the hallmarks of a British summer for kids. But one childhood tradition might be at risk this year ...

While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how dangerous digging holes in the sand can be. In February 2024, a 7-year-old girl ...

Beginning in March, people enjoying Del Mar Beach will no longer be able to dig holes of about two feet in depth. In early February, the Del Mar City Council unanimously voted to ban digging holes or ...

Here’s how to figure out what’s destroying your lawn.

The Del Mar, Calif. City Council unanimously approved the ordinance on Feb. 3, citing potential safety risks associated with holes on the beach Getty A California city council has voted to ban digging ...

Digging deep holes or tunneling in beach sand is dangerous and can lead to fatal collapses. In Ocean City, holes must be no deeper than the knee of the smallest person using them. Sand collapses are ...

It’s annoying to discover unsightly holes, mounds, or tunnels in your lawn or garden beds. But figuring out what’s excavating without your permission isn’t straightforward. “There’s some sleuthing ...