Did you head to the beach during the long weekend? Here are five fantastic images from our past Photo Contests that capture the joy of a day spent with sand and surf.

2012 Photo Contest Entry © Melanie Mendez

2012 Photo Contest Entry © Carrie Pericola

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Dana Goedewaagen

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Kasia Lynch

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Andrew Dai
Have a great shot of your own? Enter our 2015 Picture This: Your Great Outdoors photo contest!