Back in the days when children were considered miniature adults, parents often would give them wooden buckets -- toys to teach a work ethic. But then, Victorians discovered the seashore and those ...

Everyone knows about the beaches and the Multi-purpose Trail, but have you tried any of these other Presque Isle State Park gems lately? Save this list for a not-so-rainy day and explore some more of ...

Few items are as common or have as many uses as sand, especially in the hands of a child. Barbara Simmons has this Perspective. It seems inevitable. In addition to American Girl dolls and the game of ...

Whether you’re planning your first family beach vacation or looking to surprise the kids with some new seaside activities, buying outdoor toys is inevitable. From the classic beach pail and shovel to ...

The free, family-friendly Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest has brought out the sand-pail-and-shovel crowd to Siesta Beach since 1973 to create delightful works of art crafted from the world’s whitest ...