Fun In The Sun!
Bring Home the Sounds of the Seashore
When she puts the seashell to her ear and listens, she hears the sound of waves rolling into the shore and recalls cherished memories of holidays spent on the beach with her closest friends. By picking up a conch shell and listening to that wonderful whooshing sound, many of us may have had this same experience that seems to bring childhood memories alive!
Introducing your children or grandkids to this activity can be magical and fun, so let’s explore the inner workings of this phenomenon.
Frosted, smooth, and colorful pieces of glass, each with a unique history, are being discovered on shorelines across America. Uncovered by the changing tides, these beautifully worn pieces of glass resemble precious gemstones. Pounding waves and water flows saturate the surface of the glass, leaching the soda and lime components and leaving behind colorful molten silica shards of glass.
Rock painting has become a very popular activity for the young and the young at heart, and there are many reasons for that. It is a creative expression that brings joy and at the same time can provide an avenue for stress release. No special skills are needed to enjoy rock painting—it is simply a lot of fun! The components of the activity are easy to come by, and it is an inexpensive hobby bridging art and nature.
Summertime Blues
Spending time at the shore is a wonderful way to enjoy nature at its best. The beautiful blue water and the sounds of the waves rolling in are reminders that every day is a new day and a prime time to enjoy life. Floridians in our area are fortunate to be able to travel just a few miles to reach paradise. We invite you to spend the day with us as we enjoy the summertime blues…
The Lifeguard Tower:
A Perch with a Purpose!
Although these waterfront fixtures may seem simple, they have been very purposefully designed. In this article, we take a closer look at these structures, revealing how they serve a multitude of important functions and, in some instances, can even be a colorful expression of a city's or area's unique character.
