Swimming in the ocean is not just great exercise; it also provides a connection to nature proponents say is especially ...

Despite the expectation that high temperatures will rise into the 80s this weekend, Thurston County is warning the public to ...

Nestled in the north-central part of the Show-Me State, this 1,828-acre park offers what might be the most unexpected beach experience this side of the Mississippi. The centerpiece of the park is the ...

That’s Dunns Creek State Park in a nutshell. This 6,000-acre natural wonderland sits quietly between Crescent Lake and the St. Johns River. The hiking trails here wind through pine flatwoods that seem ...

America has half a million swimmable bodies of water. If you want novelty, head to one of these US lakes that you haven't heard of before.

Planning a trip to Lake Como? Here’s everything you need to know: what to see, where to eat, and how to make the most of ...

From a sandy spot on Lake Ontario to a gem with a view of the Adirondacks, here are Upstate New York's 20 best beaches.

Fairport Harbor calls itself a beach town. “Life is better in a beach town!” their website says. Fairport Harbor Beach is one ...

Colorado has seen just eight deaths in its waters so far this year, as of Friday — a significant decline in pace compared to ...

Ron Reimink knew how uncomfortable and annoying swimmer’s itch could be. He spent much of his adult life trying to eradicate it in lakes across northern Michigan. Then one day, he realized he was ...

California is packed with wild, beautiful places to swim— if you know where to look. Here’s where to find them. No resort pass or beach sticker required.

Thousands of swimmers took the plunge at this year’s Great North Swim, held on the waters of Windermere. The UK's largest open water swimming event returned to the Lake District from June 13 to 15, ...