A spring-fed quarry lake will soon become a public swimming facility at the newest State Park in Kingston. According to New York State Parks, Lake Sophia is part of a $75.6 million multistep ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says swimming is not advised at these 12 public beaches, all of which have E. coli ...

A toxic algae bloom is disrupting Fourth of July weekend recreation at one of the West’s most popular lakes. National Park Service officials detected the presence of cyanotoxins in the mouth of ...

Ohio Swimming Merges with Lake Erie Swimming for Combined LSC. The two clubs will operate as one beginning in September.

When not to swim in a lake The CDC says you shouldn't swim in an open body of water if: A sign says the swim area is closed, which could be due to contamination. The water is cloudier than usual, ...

Growing tired of hearing about Black people drowning, Manning created Swim Freedom, a nonprofit with the mission of working to “eliminate drowning” by providing no cost or low-cost swimming lessons ...

That’s what one bear did in Fairfield County. Deputies say a citizen took video of what appears to be an adult black bear enjoying a swim in Lake Wateree, right in front of the state park.

Lake Paran has removed its docks and slide after its new insurance required the lake to close as an official swimming area. Lake officials shared the update on its Facebook Monday morning.

Laurel Lake in Laurel has been closed for swimming after water samples performed by State University of New York Stony Brook confirmed the presence of blue-green algae on June 30.

“No swimming” signs are in place at Lake Marcia at High Point State Park, a beach that ordinarily attracts crowds on summer weekends. Though swimming is banned, the beach is still open.

UPDATE: Lake Marcia at High Point State Park will reopen for swimming on July 2, the state Department of Environmental Protection said Tuesday afternoon.

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, intern Mariah Johnston details adventures at a lake with a stunning view of Mount Hood.