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A lazy day at the beach will likely be a time for collecting up sea shore treasures and treasured memories.

Beachcombing is an environmentally friendly way of collecting shells.

Found on beaches along oceans and big lakes, sea glass comes from discarded glass that has been tumbled by wave and sand action to create smooth frosted glass.

Amateur conchologists can build up collections without harming the environment.

The companion volume to the British television series hosted by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall shows locavores how to really get down to food basics.

Among the myriad treasures on the Oregon Coast, many visitors are fortunate enough to take home one of the most unique, a free handcrafted millennium glass float.

Port Angeles offers dynamic, affordable family day trips and getaways spring, summer or fall. Beachcombing, biking, hiking and kayaking are accessible by car and ferry.

If the seashore's your thing, you'll enjoy a beach-hopping vacation along Nova Scotia's Sunrise Trail, where you'll find the warmest ocean waters in Canada.

San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands boast some of the world's best whale watching, April-October. Kayaking, hiking, biking and fishing engage adventuresome kids and adults

Sequim, Washington, offers affordable family travel adventure spring, summer and fall. Beachcombing, kayaking, hiking, swimming and biking are accessible by car and ferry

Inexpensive yurts, tent sites - and even full-hookup spots for motorhomes - make beach camping a great deal at beautiful Grayland Beach State Park near Westport.

The D River Wayside is one of the most visited locations in Oregon "Because I can park right at the edge of the beach", according to one traveler.

Washington's Olympic National Park offers affordable family adventures spring, summer and fall. Hiking, boating, swimming and beachcombing are accessible by car and ferry

Orcas Island's natural wonderland offers families an affordable vacation in spring, summer or fall. Experience whale watching, kayaking, bicycling, hiking and fishing.

San Juan Island holds summer adventures for families looking for a fun, affordable vacation. Tour harbors, museums, parks, beaches and whale-watching excursions.

Water games, beachcombing, and boating can be great summer fun while pool alarm systems, flotation devices, and other security measures keep your family and pets safe.

Visiting these Washington coast festivals means getting involved in activities like clamming, flying kites, building sand castles and beachcombing.

In the spring of the girl's twelfth year she suffered all the awkwardness of adolescence; too fat, too short, too spotty with unruly hair.

Emirates beaches were deserted for days following sightings of an escaped crocodile roaming loose near Ras Al Khaimah.

Football will be top of the agenda in Cardiff during the 2012 Olympics, but there's much more than sport to enjoy in this part of Wales. Here's a few good ideas.

Olives live on sandy beaches and can easily be collected by beachcombing. Distribution data is scientifically useful.

This gulf coast state park offers visitors a chance to see a rare ecosystem that occurs in only two places in the world while enjoying a stunning Northwest Florida beach.

Move past the confusion surrounding metal detectors and find the best metal detector for the types of metal most sought after.

Phuket Thailand, offers hotels on its beaches, from budget to 5*. Now the beautiful beach of Nai Yang in the National Park Phuket has a new hotel - Indigo Pearl.

Guests to the Inn at Cape Kiwanda are treated to ocean view rooms complete with private decks, cozy fireplaces, jacuzzi options and only steps to the sand beach.

These towns are a perfect combination of coast and sea with activities for all members of the family. There is a wide range of holiday homes for rental available.

The small fishing and farming town of Coupeville is known as the home of Ebey's Landing, a symbol of Northwest homesteading history and West Coast ecological beauty.

Lopez and Shaw Islands, the smallest Pacific Northwest islands served by ferry, provide a family day trip for bicycling, hiking or kayaking in spring, summer or fall.

Kids and adults enjoy Whidbey Island's state parks, lakes, forts, lighthouses, small towns, ocean coves and farms. Family activities are offered from spring through fall.

Windsurfing, kiteboarding, kayaking, camping, hiking and fishing are all standard fare at this unspoiled lake where nature and human ingenuity work together.

With sunny beaches, a Civil War fort, an aquarium, a zoo and lots of outdoor recreation, the Cape Fear Coast of North Carolina is an ideal place for a family vacation.

Tongass NF cabins are a great way to explore the region and enjoy its outdoor activities. Access is by boat or plane making the cabins an easy way to visit the wilderness

When a container full of rubber ducks, turtles, beavers, and frogs fell off a ship in the Pacific, it was the surprise start to a long term study of ocean currents.

One of best Xmas gifts for budding historian, archaeologist or treasure hunter is a metal detector. Scots, David Booth agrees after a find worth over £1m on first outing

Newfoundland is rife with history, scenic beauty, and exotic culture. A holiday here promises excitement and experiences that simply can't be found anywhere else.

The coast road between San Francisco and Los Angeles has some of California's best views, and historic sights on the southern stretch from Hearst Castle to Santa Barbara.

Kids and adults enjoy fun activities and outdoor adventures at April's annual Tulip Festival in Skagit Valley, Washington. Try biking, kite flying, the airshow or parade.

From sandboarding at the dunes, to browsing Old Town shops, enjoying a bowl of Mo's clam chowder to horseback riding at the beach, visit the top Florence, OR attractions.

Romance and danger surround them as they stand upon the dunes, for three centuries now, ready to guide a passing ship from diseaster or a wearied traveler home.

Just south of the north Oregon coast's most crowded and glittery tourist towns lies a stretch of coastline dotted with quiet beaches and picturesque fishing towns.

Forests of sea plants crowd around the edges of pools left behind on rocky Pacific shores when the tide is at its lowest.

In 1856, a massive hurricane struck Last Island, destroying every structure and killing over one hundred people, many of them from Louisiana's most prominent families.

Cruise the remote, spectacular Kimberley region of northern Australia, either by private charter or on a luxurious, boutique cruise vessel.

The relaxed ambience of Mt Maunganui makes for an ideal summer holiday. Swimming, surfing and dolphin encounters are some of the activities in this Bay of Plenty resort.