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 the one of the Great Lakes should wait a little longer before jumping in ...

The Really Cold Swim Championship, held at Rother Valley Country Park near Rotherham, saw participants don their swimming ...

From tranquil pools to historic harbours, these are the best spots for a New Year’s Day dip.

"Just do it." Yes, that’s a 20-year-old advertising slogan and practically a cultural joke now. But that tagline gets startlingly real as my bare toes clasp a gnarly rock ledge and I stare 30 feet ...

Everything you need to know before you partake in the polar bear imitation trend, courtesy of scientists and veteran winter swimming fans.

After braving the icy water I love heading to the visitor centre for breakfast and coffee. The first-floor dining area is ...

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, ...