Dunes on the move: Jockey’s Ridge in North Carolina features 80–100-foot dunes that shift up to six feet yearly, offering a rare and dynamic hiking experience. Quartz-white sands: Clearwater Beach’s ...

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A new Florida road trip route lets travelers experience both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts in a single day, from sunrise at Cocoa Beach to sunset at Clearwater Beach. The journey highlights the ...