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The majority of ocean drownings involve rip currents. Learn how to avoid and survive these dangerous currents.

Learning what causes a rip current and knowing what to do when it happens will increase your chances of survival when this natural disaster occurs at the beach.

Rip currents are present at any beach that experiences active surf. Here are some hints on how to improve safety around these potentially dangerous currents

Panicked swimmers caught in a rip current often try to fight to get free. Learn how to break out of a rip current to survive. Review water safety rules to avoid tragedy.

Tunnels Beach, just south of Haena Beach Park and the dry cave, is the best spot for Kauai snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing during the summer.

Southern Calfornia beaches are world renowned for their fun in the surf and sand. But remember to practice safety tips and common sense, both in and out of the water.

Lydgate State Park, on the east shore of Kauai, offers lifeguard supervised rock lagoons for safe swimming and snorkeling and the historic Hikina Akala Heiau.

If you are looking for a place to spend a quiet family week at the beach, Oak Island, North Carolina is a good alternative to nearby Myrtle Beach, SC.

The barrier island of Sanibel, Florida is an ecological preserve. Miles of bike paths and waterways offers inexpensive recreational fun.

Surfing is booming in the Pacific Northwest, and Westport's three breaks offer surfers - from beginners to experts - a lot of options.

The projected path of Hurricane Isidore was to make landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Instead it turned westward and hit Mexico as a Category 3.

Kauai County campground offer cheap Kauai accommodation and a chance to spend your entire vacation on Kauai beaches like Salt Pond, Haena and Black Pot.

Haena State Park, Kauai is home to Kee Beach, a beautiful cove where the road ends and the na Pali cliffs start. Kee lagoon is one of the best Kauai snorkeling spots.

If you plan a family beach vacation at Oak Island, there is a wide range of interesting activities to satisfy both kids and adults.