The 2009 NASGA Sea Glass Festival in Erie, Pennsylvania

The 2009 Sea Glass Festival, sponsored by the North American Sea Glass Association, will be held in Erie, Pennsylvania the weekend of Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18.

How Do I Find Thee Sea Glass? Let Me Count the Ways...

Looking at some pics of the sea glass I took the other day it occured to me all the myriad ways these shards can reveal (or hide) themselves on the beach.

Some shards lay right on top of the sand just begging to be plucked. These pieces usually find their way into my collection bag almost immediately!

Other pieces lay ensconced within the sand and rocks, as if playing hide and seek, but revealing just enough to catch my eye.

Some pieces, perched amongst the rocks like chameleons, are hardly noticeable at all. How many times did I walk over this white piece before it finally caught my eye?

Then there are those shards, still wet and aglow by the sunlight, that stand out like brilliant diamonds cast along the beach by the surf.

Today's haul of sea glass doesn't contain any corkers... but who's complaining? It was a beautiful day!
Take care and happy hunting!
Gary de Blois

Catch of the Day

Today's sea glass catch wasn't awarded to any one piece, but instead, to a few pieces that together made it all worthwhile!

Sea Glass Beach, Fort Bragg, CA

Located in Northern California among the rocky coastline is what can be considered the Mecca for sea glass collectors around the world. Find out more about this beach combers paradise located in Fort Bragg, CA.
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Prepare for Sea Glass Collecting During the Spring Tides

Spring tide (or minus tides) ranges will be extremely high during the week of November 13th. These days will offer some of the best opportunities for sea glass collecting. Check your local tide charts for low tide times.