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St. Petersburg has many attractions, but no visit to this sparkling city would be complete without truly enjoying it's many beaches.

Begun by the CIA, OPLAN 34A called for covert action against Communist North Vietnam including aerial bombing in Laos and DeSoto destroyer missions in the Tonkin Gulf.

This deadly storm that swept through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana left a 219 mile path of destruction.

Know the difference between stalactites and stalagmites? Just stop at any of these caverns open year-round, and where bad weather is never a problem, for the answer.

A mid-afternoon tornado on March 18, 1925, left a killing swath in its wake.

Tucked in the middle of a city is a legendary hot spring that has been visited for centuries by both indigenous and modern people alike, all seeking its healing waters.

Galena is a historic town near the Mississippi River with cobblestone streets, rolling hills, 19th century architecture, shops and restaurants for a leisurely getaway.

The article explains how a person can benefit from workplace friendships in an organization, and how a person can be a better professional friend.

They come and go, but fastbacks are practical. Dodge offered its interpretation in the 1966 Charger, barely tweaked it for 1967 and always focused on performance.

Although many shorebirds winter in Florida, hundreds of thousands of additional birds stop to visit Florida beaches and waters in the spring on their northward migration.

The Big Oak Loop is one of the few sections of the Florida National Scenic Trail that allows hiking by non-members (because of private property stipulations).

Greg Preston's book, The Artist Within, is an interesting look at the studios of famous cartoonists and comic artists.

In the list of the deadliest tornadoes in America, here are the top five twisters which are ranked according to the number of deaths.

Limpkins, cranes, ibises, spoonbills, storks, and flamingos have specific habitat and food needs and may be difficult to locate. A successful search is its own reward.

Some species of wading birds can be found along every roadway and waterway in Florida. A few have specific habitats in which they will be found.

For Southerners and Georgians, near the mountains, Blue Ridge and Appalachian October leaf colors and scenes will be great for trips and hiking due to ideal conditions.

Galena, Illinois is often considered an adults-only retreat, but the small town offers fun and education for younger visitors too.

What should children know when a tornado threatens and what safety measures should the school be taking? Plus a list of the top 10 worst school tornado-related disasters.