It’s 95 degrees in the shade, the time when the rubber meets the road on deciding where to go to cool off. There are questions to be answered. Do I brave the traffic on Route 3A to get to Nantasket ...

Louisiana's deepest lake formed after a drilling accident caused a sinkhole to collapse and a whirlpool to form, turning a 10-foot lake into a 200-foot lake.

Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca, New York offers exactly that: a natural swimming hole beneath cascading waterfalls that’ll make you wonder why you ever bothered with chlorinated pools. Look, ...

This glacier lake is as pretty as it gets, surrounded by towering peaks and filled with crystal-clear water that invites visitors to take a dip.

Lake Crescent near Port Angeles isn’t just another pretty body of water—it’s the kind of place that makes you question whether your eyes are working properly, because surely water can’t actually be ...

Why your 2026 beach plans may fall flat thanks to a Montana lake that looks dreamy but delivers surprise setbacks.

The lake will still be too chilly for a swim, but you may not mind since you'll likely still be able to score a deal on ...

Swimming, on the surface, is a sport between you and crisp pool water, separated by floating lane lines. Your mind and body are focused on pushing you to the limit in an environment not meant for the ...

Taking a freezing dip in a lake or the sea is a valued well-being practice in the world's happiest country. In Finland, over ...

Pennsylvania’s Pine Grove Furnace State Park offers a mountain lake ideal for swimming, hiking, and enjoying peaceful nature.

Mississippi's deepest lake offers fishing, swimming, and boating. Here's where to go, what to do and why it's unique ...