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 ...

Swimming beneath an endless expanse of sky brings freedom and fun — and when the weather is hot, it’s the perfect way to escape the city and cool down. Just ask Jamie Dornan, who is an avid cold water ...

It started with a cold-water plunge, and now outdoor, natural swimming is an obsession of mine. With 15,000 lakes and a robust water-quality testing system, Wisconsin is great for wild swimming. It ...

Summer is almost over, but a handful of hot days are still in the forecast. If your local pool already closed for the season and you're tired of finding sand everywhere after a beach trip, there are ...