There aren't many factors to weigh in the purchase of an umbrella (especially in sudden freak thunderstorms) - usually just color, construction and cost. Unless, of course, you're a traveler and have ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - If you’re heading to the beach this Memorial Day weekend, there’s a new way you should consider securing your umbrella. The American Society of Testing and Materials released ...

RICHMOND, Va. – For the past nine years, Richmonder Ed Quigley has been working to raise awareness about beach umbrella safety. In 2015, Quigley was vacationing with his family at Bethany Beach in ...

If you're looking for a way to stay safe and shaded from UV rays while you’re at the beach (not to mention relax while enjoying a little sun, sand, and sea), a beach shade is worth the investment.

Hotels that have either rented or provided beach chairs and umbrellas to guests for free no longer are able to. Representatives from the city’s Beach Advisory Committee and water safety franchise ...

With summer in full swing and crowds flocking to the beach, beachgoers are reminded to take extra precautions when using beach umbrellas after reports of injuries caused by wind-blown umbrellas.

The perfect day down the Jersey shore can quickly go wrong if you spend too much time in the sun. But don’t start packing up your tents and beach canopies just yet. All Jersey Shore towns allow you to ...