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2006 25th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest
2006 Sand Sculpture Contest: Adult/Family Group 1st Place Award Winner: Entry #10: Dwarf Planet
Adult/Family Group 1st Place Award Winner: Entry #10: Dwarf Planet
 

The 25th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach was once again well attended with 74 sculptures entered. Over two thousand participants and observers showed up to enjoy a classic Point Reyes summer day of mild weather with overcast skies.

Below are photo galleries of the sand sculptures entered in the 25th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

 

2006 Sand Sculpture Contest Winners

 
 
 
 
Bull elephant seal © Richard Allen  

Did You Know?
Four species of pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) rest onshore or breed at Point Reyes: the Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris), the harbor seal (Phoca vitulina), the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), and the Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus).

Last Updated: September 07, 2007 at 16:45 EST