a sand sculpture of a dog

Wacky Weekend: Sand Sculptures

Beaches aren’t just for sunbathing and swimming—they’re great places to build sand castles! Check out the dinosaur, fish, and other incredible sand sculptures in the photo gallery below for inspiration.

DOZING DOG: The average dog sleeps 12 to 14 hours a day. But this pup in Dublin, Ireland, won’t be waking up any time soon—it’s made of sand!
Photograph by Hilda DeSanctis, Alamy Stock Photo
<i>DEEP (SEA) BREATH: </i>This whale’s on land, but real-life whales are found in the ocean. Even though they live in water, they come to the surface to breathe in air through blowholes on their heads.<br>
DEEP (SEA) BREATH: This whale’s on land, but real-life whales are found in the ocean. Even though they live in water, they come to the surface to breathe in air through blowholes on their heads.
Photograph by CBW, Alamy Stock Photo

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