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16 Incredible North American National Parks

16 Incredible North American National Parks

Do you ever dream of getting away for an exotic vacation, but feel constrained by obstacles such as cost, distance, the hassle of traveling with small children, or fun diseases like malaria? Well, you need not look any further than you can drive for the next “Most Amazing Vacation Ever!”...

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Heat Wave Slams the U.s.

A heat wave slams the U.S. with temperatures predicted by the National Weather Service to soar to the mid 90's throughout the first week of July in regions east of the Mississippi.  High temperatures for New England south to Virginia and east of the Appalachian Mountains are expected to range...

10 Best Charities to Donate to This Christmas and Any Day

10 Best Charities to Donate to This Christmas and Any Day

Giving to others is the best gift you can offer this holiday season and with just a few shopping days left, maybe your procrastination can render truly magnificent results. Granted kids love new toys and trinkets but most adults have nearly everything they need (or at least have the means of...

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Mid-West Tornadoes in Missouri and Arkansas Kill 7

Several tornadoes touched down in Missouri and Arkansas during the last hours of New Years Eve that wreaked havoc and killed seven people on Friday. The National Weather Service determined that a weak, 50 yard wide tornado which traveled less than one mile was responsible for at least three deaths....

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Wisconsin Fireball Omits Light and Sonic Boom

A Wisconsin Fireball omits light and sonic boom in the darkness of April 14, 2010 at approximately 10:00 p.m. The meteor, captured via a police dashboard recording, has shaken up residents in 5 states beneath its path. The meteor travelled east at an altitude of 6,000 to 12,000 feet and was seen...

Colorado Snow Triggers Avalache Warnings

Colorado Snow Triggers Avalache Warnings

The National Weather Service has issued a dire warning for parts of Colorado following a massive snow storm system which dropped nearly 6 feet of snow in regions near Gothic. The NWS has issued an avalanche warning within sections of Colorado, from Grand Mesa to the Elk and West Elk Mountains,...

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Rhode Island Flooding

Rhode Island flooding is causing massive interruptions in the daily activities of residents. Heavy rain has caused massive, widespread flooding in The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has shut down commuter trains to Providence, effective Tuesday, March 30, 2010 and report that...

National Christmas Tree Snapped by High Winds in Washington, DC

National Christmas Tree Snapped by High Winds in Washington, DC

The National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC was snapped by high winds on Saturday morning. The 42 foot tall Colorado blue spruce considered "the most energy efficient Christmas tree" toppled near its base following a "High Wind Warning" issued by the National Weather Service. Winds reportedly...

California Hit With Hurricane Force Winds and Cold Temperatures

California Hit With Hurricane Force Winds and Cold Temperatures

Residents in California were subjected to hurricane force winds and unusually cold temperatures per reports from the National Weather service. At Whitaker Peak at 3:57 a.m. Thursday, the NWS measured winds at a rate of 94 mph. The NWS has issued wind warnings for the San Fernando and San Gabriel...

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Milwaulkee's Mitchell International Airport Closed

Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport closed due to flooding.  Officials at Mitchell International Airport shut down flights due to flooded runways and tornado warnings.  Seven inches of rain fell in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 22, 2010 that caused massive power outages, traffic...