The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson rippled across the globe Thursday morning, making a local stop at — perhaps appropriately — the place that bills itself as “America’s Largest Waterpark Resort” — ...

Last summer, local backcounty explorers Michael Donnelly and Alea Brager introduced me to the quixotic sport of "lake bagging." A quasi-competitive activity concocted by Donnelly and a few friends ...

Festival season is well underway – and there’s one event in the English countryside that offers so much more than most. Why not join the beautiful glittered-up ravers at Wilderness? The Oxfordshire ...

It can be a day-hike or adventure — an easy backpacking trip with kids or bushwhack to one of Oregon’s most impressive waterfalls. You can go fishing, or swimming, or exploring, or just put your feet ...

My "Sea to Sky" trip to Vancouver, BC, Canada, where I watched eagles fly and explored an eco-salmon farm was definitely out of the ordinary. In fact, many of my travels are a bit unusual. Just ...

Go jump in the lake — and take a swim. Or try catching a fish. The lake features a public boat launch and areas marked for swimming. Lifeguards are on duty noon to 7 p.m. daily through Friday. 22500 S ...

The Tanana Lakes Recreation Area offers nature trails, a swim beach, boat launches, a rifle range, a picnic area, fishing holes, paddle boat rentals and playgrounds just minutes from downtown ...

Designer wellies. They’re everywhere at Wilderness, which over its 13-year history has developed a reputation as one of the poshest music festivals in Britain. Veuve Clicquot hosts an on-site ...