Warm weather doesn't always mean warm lakes, and while summer in Michigan is approaching, residents planning their next trip to one of the Great Lakes should wait a little longer before jumping in.

Warm weather doesn't always mean warm lakes, and while summer in Michigan is approaching, residents planning their next trip to one of the Great Lakes should wait a little longer before jumping in.

Despite the cold temperatures, an open water swimming group gathered Wednesday at Lake Natoma for a New Year’s Day polar bear plunge. Lezlie Sterling [email protected] At exactly noon on New Year’s ...

There is a growing body of research on the physical benefits of going for a dip in chilly water, but now researchers are ...

Outside Magazine ranked nine top swimming holes in national parks, including a Colorado spot. Sandbeach Lake offers a unique sandy beach and scenic mountain views but requires a challenging hike. Ely ...

The Fond du Lac area offers pools and aquatic centers with varying fees and schedules. As summer comes to a close, area pools wrap up their seasons. Free water activities remain available at the ...

New Jersey has some of the best swimming lakes in the Northeast, so make a plan to dive into one this summer. From Cheesequake to High Point, most of these lakes are on the grounds of majestic state ...

Peak swimming temperatures in the Great Lakes typically occur in late summer/early fall. Swimming in cold lake water can lead to cold shock and hypothermia. The official start of summer is June 20, ...