John Gowdy, who started building sand castles with his own kids about 25 years ago, has all the credentials (and then some) to show you how to build a perfectly good one with your kids. He even ...

Next time you're at the beach, take a look around: You may spy a mermaid with long, tangled hair or a dragon with pointy ears and flared nostrils. If you get lucky, you'll come across an actual castle ...

(USA TODAY) -- When it comes to summer and time at the beach, building sand castles is a terrific way to spend the day. If your sand castle building inspiration dries up, head to any of these sand ...