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 & ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some swimmers have also found wild swimming to be an antidote to pandemic-era loneliness and mental health struggles. Jessica J.

You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify each week. Follow this link if you're listening on Apple News. Author and wild swimmer Freya Bromley returns to tell Lale why the ...

E coli is one of the most prevalent waterborne pathogens you may encounter when wild swimming. Bearok/ Shutterstock Wild swimming is becoming an increasingly popular pastime in the UK – especially in ...

These properties offer easy access to enticing natural waters, from a crystal blue Caribbean cove to bracing Scottish lochs. By Tom Vanderbilt Tom Vanderbilt is the author of several books, most ...

The beach may beckon, but these freshwater swimming holes and hot springs show another side of the state: Granite canyons, emerald pools and ancient redwood groves. By Dillon Seitchik-Reardon The best ...

The psychological case for open-water swimming (Overbury et al. 2023)—and being in nature in general—is getting stronger and stronger. It will come as little surprise to anyone familiar with the body ...

With 60 in-depth profiles of wild swimming spots, this book showcases stunning photography and personal accounts of swimming in nature. It’s an inspiring guide for those seeking the joy of outdoor ...

A Guide to Wild Swimming in the Western Cape by Serai Dowling and Matthew Dowling blends personal reflections, ecological notes and historical context with vital practical information to plan your ...