Most beaches have sand that’s pale, soft, and familiar. But some beaches stand out because of their sand color. These beaches have sand that is green, red, black, pink, or even purple. These colors ...

Freeze-thaw conditions and high winds helped shape sand pillars along Lake Michigan. The formations, also called sand hoodoos, appear when moisture in the sand freezes and hardens. They’re short-lived ...

You've probably read countless seed packets and planting guides that use words like "sandy," "clay," "loam," and "silt" to describe the ideal soil texture for what you're planting. But you might not ...