Recreation

It was a weird Monday on 1 June 2020 as a cosmic Takealot delivered a neatly wrapped package from Neptune that had the raptured hordes rush into the sea.

One of Oregon’s most popular areas for outdoor recreation and tourism is reopening on a wider scale Friday.

Illegal activity prompts emergency action just weeks before start of season.

DNREC officials have closed Herring Point to surfing and swimming Thursday afternoon until further notice following a biting incident reported just before 1 p.m. Beach goers are also restricted to knee-deep waters around the Cape Henlopen bathhouse.

A high risk of rip currents is in effect for beaches south of Cape Hatteras, while a moderate threat of rip currents is forecasted for northern Hatteras Island beaches, per a Wednesday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office.

This Jet-Powered Electric Surfboard Lets You Surf Without Waves

As states reopen, its back to the beach for some. Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman, a coastal scientist and professor at Florida International University, has been ranking the nation's beaches for 30 years. Here is his 2020 ranking.

Over the weekend a low-pressure system hung over Sydney which created swells of up to 10 meters. Daredevils headed to ocean pools and beaches to take advantage of the wild weather

Millions of Americans are getting ready to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and venture outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family outings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.

Mamlambo is an amateur fossil hunter living on the South Island of New Zealand. He enjoys hunting the coastal cliffs for Miocene and Cretaceous era fossils and venturing further afield for the petrified wood and fossils that can be found there. He is constantly learning about the fossils that can be found here in New Zealand.

Meet Craig, a YouTube coastal forager. In his videos, we follow along as he explores the coasts of the UK identifying forgeable crabs, oysters, and the like. It's educational and provides a new appreciation for the rich wildlife that exists on the shoreline.

Destrehan angler, a veteran wade fisherman, shares tactics he uses at Elmer’s Island

Park rangers with the Indiana Dunes National Park Service in Northwest Indiana are working hard to connect people with nature, virtually.

In an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in remote and vulnerable Arctic communities with few medical facilities, Ottawa announced that “pleasure craft” will be prohibited from operating within Canada’s Arctic coastal waters (north of the 60th parallel), as well as in the coastal areas of northern Quebec and Labrador.

Wearing a mask on the beach is like wearing a scarlet letter. People look at you with suspicion. They assume you are sick or afraid. Either way, you are the one with the problem.

Five surfers have died after surfing amid dangerous weather conditions off the coast of the Netherlands, Dutch authorities said Tuesday.

A burgeoning field of burdensome sargassum is making its way from the eastern Caribbean to South Florida with researchers estimating an early July arrival depending on winds and current.

Five surfers have drowned in rough and foamy seas off the Dutch coast near The Hague, emergency services said.

The Elliott Bay Fishing Pier was a diverse hub where locals connected with surrounding nature. Will it ever come back?

Seasonal beach parking sticker sales will begin on May 16, one week later than was originally scheduled by the Town of Oyster Bay.

Nowhere is the stark contrast between the two governments more clear than on area beaches

April Surf Blossomed on the East Coast

In retrospect, maybe a parade wasn’t the best idea.

Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered a temporary “hard close” of all state and local beaches in Orange County on Thursday.

Alligators are continuing to assert themselves in South Carolina as coronavirus lockdowns keep visitors from beaches and parks along parts of the coast. Read more here: https://www.heraldonline.com/news/state/south-carolina/article242302006.html#storylink=cpy

Surfers off the California coast were caught on camera taking advantage of bioluminescence in the water by riding the neon blue waves after dark.

Saturday Night Live kinda jumped the gun on attorney Daniel Uhlfelder’s plan to walk Walton County’s beaches dressed as the Grim Reaper.

Ready or not, America is opening back up.

San Diego beaches will reopen at sunrise on Monday, but with restrictions. No group gatherings, no parking and no lying down to soak up the sun.

As heat blasted Southern California on Saturday, the scene on the sand at several beaches was what you’d observe on any hot summer weekend.

Californians with surfboards are arrested on the beach for not adhering to lockdown orders.

An increase in dumpings, dogs off leashes, and other violations have been seen at the Cape Cod National Seashore since the COVID-19 crisis hit Massachusetts, according to National Park Service officials.

While many locations are looking to ease their COVID-19 restrictions – others are still on lockdown, including Hawaiʻi. This presents potentially dangerous challenges for those sailing the oceans in private boats.

While tourists and residents may be unhappy about Hawaii’s stay at home order, that’s not true for the marine life. The absence of scuba divers and snorkelers is bringing new life to the coral reefs around Oahu.

Two Cottage Grove men caught climbing a fence and accessing the Oregon Coast beach through a closed access point were cited for second-degree criminal trespassing Monday.

A delivery or regular deliveries of healthy seafood online can greatly help your diet as you're hunkering down at home, yet still trying to eat in a balanced way. Delivery services can bring all manner of groceries, butcher meats, booze and even fully-prepared meals to your doorstep, which is handy when you're practicing social distancing in public

Beginning Monday, April 20, V.I. National Park will reopen park beaches, trails and parking areas.

Officials in California have resorted to filling skateparks with loads of sand to stop kids from skateboarding during the pandemic — all in the name of public health.

The Pacific Ocean, Point Reyes National Seashore, and an antibiotic called Bactrim, all contributed to the quick recovery of my traveling companion. We were full strength once again and heading south. Golden Gate Bridge and more stunning views of the Pacific were in our immediate future.

Many people wonder how summer tourism could even be a thing in 2020, as billions of people around the globe continue to remain at home in an effort to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.