2024-04-21 17:10
Last Updated on April 21, 2024
Coastal deserts are deserts located in coastal areas, generally at the western edges of continents near the tropics.
Coastal deserts are characterized by l… Read More
Blog Directory > Sports Blogs > Surf the Sand sports Blog >
Surf The Sand Blog
sand-boarding.com
Tags:
desert
california residents forced
port lincoln
dune
sandboarding
business selling homemade
coastal deserts
desert color
ghost town
atacama desert
The n°1 source of information about the extreme sport of sandboarding aka surfing on sand dunes.
2024-04-21 01:00
Last Updated on April 21, 2024
When one thinks of typical desert house plants, cacti and succulents immediately come to mind. In reality, there are multiple varieties of drought-resistant pl… Read More
2024-04-19 17:15
Last Updated on April 19, 2024
Clay Bertram may be one of Australia’s youngest CEOs, and surely one of the very few “sand surfing entrepreneurs” out there.
At the age o… Read More
2024-04-19 04:06
Last Updated on April 19, 2024
Chicago-born visual artist Eileen Muza ditched her old life and moved to Cisco, a then-abandoned ghost town in the High Desert of Utah, of which she became the… Read More
2024-04-17 17:59
Last Updated on April 17, 2024
American billionaire Marc Lore, former CEO of Walmart, has announced a utopian project for the creation of Telosa, a sustainable $400 billion metropolis he hop… Read More
2024-04-17 05:00
Last Updated on April 17, 2024
The sports industry worldwide faces major disruption due to the effects of global warming in the next decades, according to recent studies.
Snowsports such… Read More
2024-04-15 13:45
Last Updated on April 15, 2024
Big plans have been announced for the community of Desert Color in St. George, Utah. The 3.400 acre masterplanned community welcomed its first residents in Dec… Read More
2024-04-15 04:40
Last Updated on April 15, 2024
Something truly unexpected happened last month in Chile, when the sand dunes of the Atacama Desert were suddenly springing with life, with plants and flowers t… Read More
2024-04-13 16:25
Last Updated on April 13, 2024
Originally published on November 15th, 2022
Hundreds of people are forced to set camp in the Mojave desert in response to the current housing crisis in Los… Read More
2024-04-13 02:40
Last Updated on April 13, 2024
A dune buggy is a type of all-terrain vehicle especially suited for riding on sand dunes. Dune buggies have essential bodywork and very wide wheels, and are li… Read More
2024-04-11 17:05
Last Updated on April 11, 2024
Much of the state of Texas is crossed by the eastern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, with vast fields of sand dunes extending about 200 miles south of Monahans… Read More
2024-04-11 00:25
Last Updated on April 11, 2024
Sand is a loose, granular material made up of small particles of rock and minerals.
Different types of sandy materials are typically found on beaches, in d… Read More
2024-04-09 15:30
Last Updated on April 9, 2024
Growing plants and trees in the desert is surely no easy task, but it can be a very rewarding hobby that can help make your life in the desert a little bit gree… Read More
2024-04-09 01:15
Last Updated on April 9, 2024
There are three main deserts in California: the Mojave Desert, the Colorado Desert, and the Great Basin Desert.
The California Deserts have unique ecosystem… Read More
2024-04-07 14:30
Last Updated on April 7, 2024
Ódáðahraun (“mischeavious lava field“, lit. “bad deeds lava” ) is a volcanic desert and extensive lava field located i… Read More
2024-04-07 05:06
Last Updated on April 7, 2024
The desert is one of the harshest environments on Earth.
It is a place of extremes, with searing temperatures during the day and freezing cold at night, str… Read More
2024-04-05 16:20
Last Updated on April 5, 2024
Mysk Moon Retreat, the prominent destination for hands-on glamping and desert adventures amidst the dunes of Mleiha and Al Faya Mountains in Sharjah, reopens i… Read More
2024-04-05 04:41
Last Updated on April 5, 2024
Kansas, located in the Great Plains region of the United States, is a state often associated with prairies and rolling hills. However, what many don’t kno… Read More
2024-04-03 15:25
Last Updated on April 3, 2024
The Vanuatu Islands sit atop the Pacific Ring of Fire and have nine active volcanoes, seven on land and two under the sea. The Mt. Yasur Volcano, on the island… Read More
2024-04-03 02:10
Last Updated on April 3, 2024
Volcano boading is one of the craziest sports out there, and it gets even crazier on the slopes of the Mount Bromo volcano in Indonesia. 2329 meters above sea l… Read More
2024-04-02 01:07
Last Updated on April 2, 2024
Sand dollars are often mistaken for seashells, but in fact, they are intriguing marine organisms that grace our shorelines.
These creatures are not just bea… Read More
2024-04-01 12:48
Last Updated on April 1, 2024
China’s very own Rainbow Mountains, located within the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park, are a breathtaking destination located in the Gansu provin… Read More
2024-04-01 00:45
Last Updated on April 1, 2024
Karapınar is the only desert in Turkey. It is a district of Konya in central Anatolia and the region with the least rainfall in the entire country.
Due… Read More
2024-03-30 17:55
Last Updated on March 30, 2024
Washington state has very different landscapes to offer including deserts, but also beaches, forests, mountains, volcanoes, and several coastal islands.
Th… Read More
2024-03-30 00:50
Last Updated on March 30, 2024
Algeria is the largest country in Africa, and much of its territory is covered by the Sahara desert. There are countless massive sand dunes where sand surfing… Read More
2024-03-28 16:10
Last Updated on March 28, 2024
Sand boarding and dune sledding present unique difficulties that make traditional types of board sports equipment poorly suitable for riding on sand.
It wa… Read More
2024-03-28 05:21
Last Updated on March 28, 2024
Mauritania is a country in northwest Africa, and much of its territory is covered by the Sahara Desert, which has been expanding over the past couple of decade… Read More
2024-03-27 14:58
Last Updated on March 27, 2024
A street-legal vehicle is a vehicle such as a car, motorcycle, or light truck that is equipped and licensed for use on public roads.
To be considered stree… Read More
2024-03-26 13:17
Last Updated on March 26, 2024
Formerly known as “Nappanerica”, the Big Red sand dune is the largest and most famous dune in Queensland’s Simpson Desert, located… Read More
2024-03-26 05:56
Last Updated on March 26, 2024
The landlocked region of Gauteng in South Africa does not have any coastal dunes, but it is still possible to practice sand surfing at Mount Mayhem mine dumps… Read More
2024-03-25 05:31
Last Updated on March 25, 2024
The world of cacti is diverse and fascinating, with species ranging from the benign to the downright dangerous.
The most dangerous of them all is the Teddy… Read More
2024-03-25 05:11
Last Updated on March 25, 2024
The Taklamakan Desert is considered one of the most dangerous deserts in the world due to several factors that make it extremely hostile to travelers.
This… Read More
2024-03-25 01:12
Last Updated on March 25, 2024
BLACK ROCK CITY, NEVADA – The global nonprofit Burning Man Project has announced the selected artworks for the Black Rock City 2024 Honoraria Progra… Read More
2024-03-24 14:35
Last Updated on March 24, 2024
Desert hiking is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences you can have, and which everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime… Read More
2024-03-24 05:00
Last Updated on March 24, 2024
Deserts are by definition inhospitable environments with little to no vegetation, but there are actually quite a few species of plants that adapted to live in… Read More
2024-03-23 03:33
Last Updated on March 23, 2024
There are approximately 24 deserts in Asia. Most of these deserts are situated in Western Asia and Central Asia.
For instance, the Arabian Desert, which is… Read More
2024-03-22 12:41
Last Updated on March 22, 2024
The desert is a harsh place for plants because of the dry, hot air and lack of precipitation.
To transport nutrients from their roots, normally plants cau… Read More
2024-03-22 01:40
Last Updated on March 22, 2024
Ever heard of booming sand dunes? Sometimes, in the silence of the desert, the voice of the dunes can be heard.
As the wind blows or as a result of trampli… Read More
2024-03-21 23:49
Last Updated on March 22, 2024
When you think of Kelowna, British Columbia, what comes to mind? For many, it’s the stunning Okanagan Lake, the rolling vineyards, or the picturesque hik… Read More
2024-03-21 00:19
Last Updated on March 21, 2024
An elderly woman was involved in a sandboarding incident on Moreton Island near Brisbane, resulting in her being airlifted to the hospital for treatment.
T… Read More
2024-03-20 14:09
Last Updated on March 20, 2024
Traveling in the desert has its unquestionable appeal, crossing expanses of sand and dunes driving your 4×4 vehicle gives a priceless thrill and thrillin… Read More
2024-03-20 12:06
Last Updated on March 20, 2024
Mojave National Preserve is an area of immense desert landscapes in southeastern California.
It is federally protected as a National Preserve and is part o… Read More
2024-03-20 06:03
Last Updated on March 20, 2024
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is one of the most unique deserts in the world.
First of all, it is considered to be the driest place on Earth, with v… Read More
2024-03-20 05:04
Last Updated on March 20, 2024
Swakopmund — Namibia’s desert landscape is once again abuzz with the exhilarating activity of sandboarding as the country experiences a resurgence… Read More
2024-03-18 14:05
Last Updated on March 18, 2024
The Tabernas Desert is located in the province of Almeria and is the only desert in Spain, as well as the only true desert in Europe, and the location where ma… Read More
2024-03-08 14:05
Last Updated on March 8, 2024
The desert is by definition one of the harshest envinroments you can find on Earth. Some are insanely hot, other completely frozen, all deserts are places where… Read More
2024-03-08 02:40
Last Updated on March 8, 2024
Much of the country of Kuwait is covered by the Arabian desert and while it does not have as many great dunes as nearby destinations like Saudi Arabia, the UAE… Read More
2024-03-06 13:35
Last Updated on March 6, 2024
Mongolia is home to the Gobi desert, one of the most stunning deserts in the world, which is also the main attraction luring tourists and adventure travellers t… Read More
2024-03-06 02:15
Last Updated on March 6, 2024
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world and the second hottest desert, after the Lut desert in Iran.
The Sahara occupies approximately 10 percent… Read More
2024-03-04 16:05
Last Updated on March 4, 2024
The desert landscape is mystical and eerie with its almost total absence of life forms, at the same time traveling in the desert offers once-in-a-lifetime thril… Read More
2024-03-04 04:11
Last Updated on March 4, 2024
The US state of Nevada is located in the eastern part of the North American continent, bordered by California to the west, Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the… Read More
2024-03-02 16:15
Last Updated on March 2, 2024
Desert climates are extremely dry and arid and require that you take special care of your skin and hair in order to keep it healthy and looking great.
The fi… Read More
2024-03-02 04:20
Last Updated on March 2, 2024
A sand quarry is a sand depression that results from digging or mining the ground. Quarries generally are created when hard mineral deposits such as rock, marb… Read More
2024-02-29 15:40
Last Updated on February 29, 2024
There are plenty of opportunities for fans of sandboarding in Uruguay, mostly located around the coast.
The best dunes are located in Rocha near Cabo Pol… Read More
2024-02-29 04:17
Last Updated on February 29, 2024
The Dunes of San Cosme and Damián are one of those paradisiacal places that you can only find in Paraguay. Many years ago, they were simply dunes on… Read More
2024-02-27 15:18
Last Updated on February 27, 2024
Sand is the result of erosion of a rock and it may come in different colors depending on what type of mineral is made of.
There is of course yellow sand… Read More
2024-02-27 00:50
Last Updated on February 27, 2024
About
Dank Ass Sandboarding Son is a video remix series using footage of people practicing the sport of sandboarding, and specifically riding sl… Read More
2024-02-26 18:53
Last Updated on February 26, 2024
Have you ever found yourself completely immersed in the captivating landscapes of the planet Arrakis while watching the epic science fiction film “Dun… Read More
2024-02-25 15:25
Last Updated on February 26, 2024
The Palmira Desert (Desierto de Palmira) is a unique sandy landscape in the middle of the Ecuadorian Andes, and the one place where you can practice sandboa… Read More
2024-02-25 05:20
Last Updated on February 25, 2024
The hottest desert in the world is the Lut Desert, also known as Dasht-e Lut, a salt desert located in southeastern Iran, specifically in the Kerman, Sistan… Read More
2024-02-23 15:05
Last Updated on February 23, 2024
Ice, driftwood, foamy waves and… skateboards? Four skaters head north to the cold Norwegian coast, applying their urban skills to a wild canvas of… Read More
2024-02-23 04:28
Last Updated on February 23, 2024
Rocky deserts, also known as hamadas, are vast areas covered with rocks, which have been stripped of all debris due to wind erosion.
Pebbly deserts, ref… Read More
2024-02-21 15:24
Last Updated on February 21, 2024
On behalf of Tree Petts Casting:
We are a casting company in the UK and are looking for unexpected characters who have a passion and love for motorsports… Read More
2024-02-21 04:40
Last Updated on February 21, 2024
Mexico is home to some of the most famous and scenic deserts in the world, as well as being the country where the most deserts are located.
As a matter… Read More
2024-02-20 09:34
Last Updated on February 20, 2024
Sandboarding has taken off as a thrilling sport in Spain, and the Canary Islands have become a prime location for this exciting activity.
While Maspalom… Read More
2024-02-20 09:06
Last Updated on February 20, 2024
Sandboarding is a thrilling sport that has found a home in Spain. The Canary Islands, with their perfect weather and sandy landscapes, have become a hotspot… Read More
2024-02-19 13:30
Last Updated on February 19, 2024
Rarely people think of the desert as a recreational place, which is a shame.
There are countless sports and activities that you can enjoy in the desert… Read More
2024-02-17 00:32
Last Updated on February 17, 2024
From July 07 to 10, the emblematic event of the city of Hirschau Germany, the sandboarding competition SANDSPIRIT will be held.
Its location is the Mo… Read More
2024-02-16 11:04
Last Updated on February 16, 2024
In the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, the desert planet of Arrakis is home to two unique and fascinating creatures: the Sandworms and the Sa… Read More
2024-02-15 20:19
Last Updated on February 15, 2024
The world-famous desert festival Burning Man has recently revealed the design for its 2024 temple, named “Temple of Together”.
This is a sig… Read More
2024-02-12 08:20
Last Updated on February 12, 2024
If you’re looking for free hot springs in the Palm Springs area, you’re in luck!
While many hot springs in the region re… Read More
2024-02-11 05:26
Last Updated on February 11, 2024
Finding food in the desert is more difficult than in any other environment out there, even more so in hot sandy deserts like the Sahara where resources are… Read More
2024-02-09 16:20
Last Updated on February 9, 2024
Canada is well-known for having a cold climate, so you may be surprised to find out that there are deserts in Canada, albeit slighly “unconventional&rd&hell…Read More
2024-02-09 02:45
Last Updated on February 9, 2024
The Great Basin National Park is a United States National Park established in 1986, located in east-central Nevada near its border w… Read More
2024-02-08 20:42
Last Updated on February 16, 2024
Drum sand is a fictional concept that appears in the science fiction franchise Dune.
This special type of sound-emitting sand is first mentioned in the… Read More
2024-02-07 15:05
Last Updated on February 7, 2024
Around 30% of the USA territory comprises desert or semi-desert environments, mainly located in the south-western area.
There are four main deserts in th… Read More
2024-02-07 04:24
Last Updated on February 7, 2024
You may be surprised to find out that you can find sand dunes virtually anywhere in the US, regardless of whether your state is crossed by a desert or not… Read More
2024-02-01 16:35
Last Updated on February 1, 2024
Navigating the adrenalined-filled world of dirt bikes can sometimes lead to a crossroads between adventure and legality.
Dirt bikes are not really meant… Read More
2024-02-01 14:35
Last Updated on February 1, 2024
Planning to take your desert dirt bike out to the dunes? Going on a off-roading trip to the desert? Make sure you wear proper eye protection against sandstor… Read More
2024-02-01 09:23
Last Updated on February 1, 2024
The world of dune buggy regulations is as varied as the terrains they conquer.
If you’re contemplating the idea of owning a street-legal dune buggy… Read More
2024-01-30 15:00
Last Updated on January 30, 2024
Interested in cruising through the vast Texas landscapes in your dune buggy? Dreaming of that wind-in-your-hair adventure?
Well, registering a dune buggy… Read More
2024-01-30 14:49
Last Updated on January 30, 2024
We understand the thrill of driving a sand rail, dune buggy, dirt bike or similar off-road vehicles on open roads.
Unfortunately, the process of making t… Read More
2024-01-30 13:19
Last Updated on January 30, 2024
The Western Cape in South Africa has amazing sandboarding spots. You can find great spots like the Atlantis Dunes near Cape Town and the high dunes at Betty… Read More
2024-01-30 12:55
Last Updated on January 30, 2024
Iquique is a vibrant coastal city in northern Chile, and a treasure trove of adventure and natural beauty.
Strategically located between the Pacific Ocea… Read More
2024-01-28 16:30
Last Updated on January 28, 2024
Guetamala is a lesser known destination for volcano boarding in Central America, often overshadowed by its neighbour Nicaragua.
The slopes of Pacaya volca… Read More
2024-01-28 14:30
Last Updated on January 28, 2024
Florida’s climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters, doesn’t lend itself to the formation of deserts.
Even though there a… Read More
2024-01-28 09:02
Last Updated on January 28, 2024
Dirt Legal is a service that helps you register or title any vehicle for use in your state, including off-road, auto, and motorcycle vehicles.
They offer… Read More
2024-01-28 02:40
Last Updated on January 28, 2024
Famous for its unique vegetation and wildlife, much of which cannot be found anywhere else in the planet, Socotra Island is a unique place on Earth, known as… Read More
2024-01-26 13:24
Last Updated on January 26, 2024
Oman is an authentic and wonderful country full of interesting places to visit, and sandboarding can be practiced on the magical dunes of the Omani desert… Read More
2024-01-26 03:55
Last Updated on January 26, 2024
.
Don’t be surprised, but sewer surfing is a thing. Also known as “urban surfing”, it is a thrilling and dangerous sport that involves… Read More
2024-01-24 15:29
Last Updated on January 24, 2024
If you are wondering whether there are any sandboarding spots in CDMX, the answer is yes!
Within the enormous metropolitan area of the city you can find… Read More
2024-01-24 05:47
Last Updated on January 24, 2024
There are many spots for sandboarding in California’s Mojave desert as well as on Southern California’s beach dunes.
If you want to find the… Read More
2024-01-22 14:10
Last Updated on January 22, 2024
There is a little-known side effect of spending time under the hot desert sun: it can sunburn your eyes. Yes, quite literally.
People who live in the dese… Read More
2024-01-22 04:15
Last Updated on January 22, 2024
The Painted Desert is a desert of badlands in the Four Corners area on the border between the United States of Colorado, Utah… Read More
2024-01-19 20:22
Last Updated on January 19, 2024
If you’re a dune buggy enthusiast in California, you might be wondering how to make your vehicle street legal.
The process involves several steps… Read More
2024-01-18 20:50
Last Updated on January 18, 2024
Burning Man, the annual gathering in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, is a festival of art and community that attracts tens of thousands of participants fro… Read More
2024-01-18 14:46
Last Updated on January 18, 2024
Sandboarding, like many other sports, involves a variety of physics concepts such as force, gravity, friction, acceleration, velocity, and momentum.
Thes… Read More
2024-01-18 12:45
Last Updated on January 18, 2024
Desert destinations all over the world have something truly magical about them.
From endless sandy dunes to otherworldly landscapes, these unique places… Read More
2024-01-18 04:11
Last Updated on January 18, 2024
There are many sandboarding locations in Western Australia.
The sand dunes near Lancelin are probably the most popular, but there are many other spots ac… Read More
2024-01-17 14:25
Last Updated on January 18, 2024
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the two major and most vibrant cities in the United Arab Emirates, are relatively close to each other, sharing the same arid climate and… Read More
Subscribe to Surf The Sand
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!