Taking a freezing dip in a lake or the sea is a valued well-being practice in the world's happiest country. In Finland, over 720,000 people (about 1 in every 8) are regular cold-water swimmers, ...

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park lies about 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1 and includes the Big Sur River gorge, according to California State Parks. Trails and riverbanks wind through dense redwood ...

Under the Arctic sea ice, fish and plankton live in complete darkness, even in midsummer. Ice floes stop the sun's rays, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 1,700-pound polar bears have specialized adaptations to navigate their icy Arctic homes. Microscopic papillae measuring 1.5 times ...

From ice swimming to desert crossings, these explorers are redefining what modern adventure – and modern adventurers – look ...

From icy plunges to communal saunas, Nordic heat-and-cold rituals are becoming one of the fastest-growing global wellness trends.

These under-the-radar Michigan state parks prove the state’s best outdoor escapes are not always the famous ones, especially ...

Discover Florida’s only living barrier reef at Dry Tortugas National Park, where crystal-clear waters let you snorkel among tropical fish, sea turtles, and coral reefs.

These are the most dramatic pups of all! From fighting a cucumber to dramatically sprawling on the pavement, these dogs are ...

If you want to camp somewhere with lakeside views and scenic sunsets, head to this destination in Nebraska, where you can also get out on the water.

Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca, New York offers exactly that: a natural swimming hole beneath cascading waterfalls that’ll make you wonder why you ever bothered with chlorinated pools. Look, ...

Brunswick Heads local Edward Mason has recently completed his 27 km swim across New Zealand's Lake Tekapo, becoming the fourth person in the world to manage the crossing, and raising funds for ...