Atlantic Coast Conference

The beaches of St. Petersburg, FL boast more than 30 miles of sugary white sands, tranquil shallow seas, serene shores and dazzling sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico, creating breathtaking scenes as uniquely incredible as the beaches along its shoreline. Each beach has its own identity and appeal, attracting people from both near and far. There are more than a dozen beaches in this area and some are more popular than others. Let’s look at what makes some of St. Petersburg beaches so special.…

Sea levels are rising globally, and this is effecting the rate of beach erosion on the Hawaiian Islands. It is known that shorelines change from various factors like increases or decreases in sea level, the amount of sand deposited or withdrawn from the shore, or even the movement of ocean currents. Researchers at the University of Hawaii began to look at the erosion of beaches on the different islands of Hawaii. They began their study by comparing the islands of Maui and Oahu. They analyzed…

Torrey Pines: Your One Stop Shop to Hike, Dine, Play & Stay When you hear the words Torrey Pines, do you immediately picture golf clubs and neatly groomed fairways? Being the venue for the U.S. Open in years past, there’s no denying that Torrey Pines is home to one of the most pristine golf courses this side of the Pacific. Golfing aside, however, believe me when I say Torrey Pines has so much more to offer than 18 holes. Read on to learn about everything this one-stop-shop locale has to…

The tide, salt corrosion, and overwatered lawns can all cause serious damage to a seawall. Unfortunately, homeowners often ignore their seawalls. This can be disastrous as their failure can result in the structures behind them going underwater. To keep this from happening, be on the lookout for indications that your seawall needs to be replaced. Those indications include: A Bowing or Leaning Seawall Your seawall is supposed to protect your waterfront property from erosion. Over time, a steel…

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city that is much more than a beach town. The city is nestled amongst rolling hills and valleys overlooking the shoreline with great beaches, shops, restaurants and art galleries - giving it a distinct French Riviera allure. Laguna Beach is a great destination for a family looking to escape the heat of the inland cities or for couples looking for a romantic stroll on the beach. Along with great beaches, hiking trails and tide pool explorations, the city is…

Spreading along the east and gulf coast of the United States of America are unique geologic formations known as barrier islands. Not only are these landforms neat to visit, but also they have the important role of protecting the coastline by reducing the effects storm winds and waves can have. Barrier Islands, like Assateague Island, can form in different ways, but all are constantly undergoing changes from various factors. The focus of this paper will be how barrier islands form and move, these…

For project 2, the plan was to attend a seminar of some sort regarding estate planning. Chris Hogan, one of Dave Ramsey’s personalities, was here towards the end of March but his speaking arrangement wasn’t centered solely around estate planning and instead, was more of a “smart money” event about getting out of debt etc. After doing some research, I found several different seminars that will be taking place locally next month around the Salt Lake Valley, but since the semester will be over by…

rand Haven, Michigan is known around the world as one of the best beach towns. From surfing to beach volleyball to jumping off the pier, the different activities you can do in my town are endless. Thrillist magazine says, “Some mitten-beach experts named it Michigan’s best beach town, for starters. But if you don’t believe us, take a trip to Grand Haven and step on the big, soft beach at Grand Haven State Park and try to argue” (Meltzer 1). Hopefully I am painting a clear picture in your head…

Phú Quốc is a small Vietnamese island in the Gulf of Thailand with picturesque white sandy beaches, clear azure water, palm trees, and many resorts. It is truly paradise, in every sense of the word. We spent four perfect days in Phú Quốc, living the luxury vacation life. We stayed at Eden Resort, a massive, four-star, beach-front resort hotel that cost less than a Motel 6 in the states. For a few days, we lived a champagne lifestyle on a beer budget. This was also unfortunately when I got sick,…

Screech! The wheels of the plane finally touched down at Logan airport in Boston after an eight hour flight. After we got off the plane, we still had an hour-and-a-half drive ahead of us. Great. But I knew that it was worth it because we were going to Cape Cod to visit my Grandparents. Cape Cod has beautiful beaches and beautiful weather. The beaches have the silkiest sand, and the bluest skies. Regular visitors and locals refer to Cape Cod as, simply, The Cape. For all of the years…