The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 3,000 people are hospitalized each year due to beach umbrella-related incidents Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE.

In the deep depths of summer when the sun is at its brightest, umbrellas are an outdoor lover's very best friend. Whether you're sitting poolside at your city's hottest rooftop, chilling on the ...

Many people think that umbrellas are so easily lost or lent out that they aren’t worth investing in. Over the years, I’ve actually found the opposite to be true. Now that I own an umbrella I ...