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Thought the whole 'singing sand' thing was a myth until I hiked the Kelso Dunes
Heard a low hum under my boots that sounded like a cello, and a park ranger explained the quartz grains have to be perfectly round and dry. Anyone know other spots where this happens reliably?
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young.sarah15d ago
Actually the sand doesn't have to be perfectly round, just well sorted. The dryness is the key part. Some beaches in Wales and Scotland can do this too when conditions are right.
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young.sarah15d ago
My last attempt at singing sand just sounded like me shuffling through gravel in my driveway. Turns out my timing is as bad as my beach weather luck. I get so excited and stomp around when it's still a bit damp from the morning tide. Patience has never been my strong suit, especially when promised a squeaky beach.
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