This small beach town and its bronzy sand is a hidden gem, but it's an area that has seen quick growth, and a lot of visitors. The issue with that, many are uneducated on how vulnerable this coast is.

Formed from windblown dry sands, dunes are meant to protect inland areas, acting as a first line of defense from flooding. The small ridges or hills of sand, usually found at the top of a beach, take ...