How Do You Preserve A Sand Castle?
A sand castle can turn a regular slice of the beach into a work of art, but nothing ruins that sense of accomplishment more than the premature destruction of your sandy masterpiece. Here are some tips to help you preserve your sand castle and share your art with others. Plan ahead. Weather can be devastating to a sand castle, so if you’re heading to the beach with plans of grandeur, be sure to check the weather report. Wind and rain can spell imminent doom for a sand castle. Sunny and dry days can be bad too, so try to pick a moderate day that’s slightly overcast for the best chances of preserving your castle for a while. Consider your location. As in real estate, location is everything when building your sand castle. In order to have your castle last long enough to build it and enjoy it a while, you need to be far enough away from the water that the tide at its highest cannot reach your castle. Don’t build too far away from the water, though, because you need water to preserve your ca