The sand dunes along Te Tai Tokerau’s coastline are home to an abundance of native flora and fauna, and with the arrival of summer, an influx of beach-goers ...

Tucked in Idaho’s high desert, Bruneau Dunes State Park is a one-of-a-kind blend of sandboarding, stargazing, and solitude.

Understanding the similarities and differences of the deserts on Earth and Mars will help space travelers survive future ...

Thousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline. About 250,000 nursery-raised sand dune ...

Hundreds of people in Northland took to Te Ākau Bream Bay's water and beaches Sunday to protest a fast-tracked sand mining operation.

Surf the giant dunes: With the cheerful and insightful guidance of a local guide, visitors to the Northland can enjoy a full day of adventure in the region with tour group Sand Safaris.

Comments: Great Sand Dunes National Park boasts the tallest sand dune in North America, Star Dune, which is 750 feet high at an elevation of approximately 8,600 feet above sea level. The park has ...

Star dunes are common, but scientists have long wondered about their formation and puzzling absence in the geological record. Now, research has revealed new clues.

Around 250,000 nursery-raised sand dune plants are helping the health of Te Tai Tokerau beaches thanks to Northland coastal communities’ efforts over the last 20 years. The native spinifex and ...

Hundreds of people in Northland took to Te Ākau Bream Bay’s water and beaches on Sunday to protest a fast-tracked sand mining operation.