Ever dreamed of swimming with the ocean's biggest creatures? Picture yourself surrounded by sea giants, moving smoothly ...

In the shallow waters of Southern California, patience and proximity unlock a transcendent encounter with nature.

Charlotte Brynn winter swimming in Lake Willoughby. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Brynn/CNS Kate Kampner is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & ...

Park visitors enjoy a paddle July 24 on Backbone Lake at Backbone State Park near Dundee. The lake has had weekly swim warnings 10 of the past 12 weeks, according to the Iowa Department of Natural ...

Editor’s note: We’re looking to highlight natural areas with water where you’re allowed to cool off when it’s hot outside. Have a favorite spot you don’t mind sharing in the Lehigh Valley region?

Weighing up to several tons, whale sharks are also notable for their markings. Each pattern of spots is unique and scientists identify individual fish using computer programs first developed to study ...

Swimming and hiking are two popular activities that promise to improve endurance. Both have their own benefits and can be chosen depending on personal preferences and goals. While swimming is a ...