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 & ...

Across the UK, a quiet shift in midlife exercise is underway. A decade ago, the cultural image of midlife fitness was the ...

Assorted tropical fish congregate in Thunderball Grotto near Staniel Cay in Exuma, Bahamas. From the Caribbean to Saudi Arabia, journalist Erik Trinidad has been on more than 130 dives. Now, he writes ...

Wild swimming is defined as immersing oneself in the natural waters of lakes, rivers, and oceans, away from the structured environments of pools and beach resorts. Being surrounded by sounds and ...

Wild fish are born with instincts that guide their swimming, but what would it mean to “teach” them? This deep dive explores natural behavior, survival skills, and the fascinating science behind how ...

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 ...