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This DIY swim spray is a simple, skin-loving remedy for post-pool care to help your hair and skin avoid the effects of chlorine. After a fun day at the pool, your skin might be feeling dry, tight, or ...

Swimming in the San Francisco Bay is more than a hobby or a form of exercise for the avid community of swimmers who show up regularly to take a dip. It’s practically a spiritual experience. “I work a ...

It’s 8am and I’m standing at the edge of my local lake at Beckenham Place Park in London, the early morning sun just beginning to peek over the trees. A layer of mist is rising from the cold water and ...

Staying safe while swimming in New York this summer may be more complicated than you think. That's because the stakes of deciding where — and when — to swim have risen, as climate change supercharges ...

A panoramic view of Dubrovnik in Croatia, which has the cleanest coastal waters in Europe—according to a new report. Dreaming of a European summer vacation with pristine waters? Whether you envision ...

Hundreds of swimmers will dive into the first open water swim in the Chicago River in almost a century this fall. The landmark event, set for Sept. 21, will celebrate the city's environmental progress ...

Join the 33rd annual Swim Across America – Long Island Sound open water swim to make waves to fight cancer on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This fun and inspiring event attracts more than 800 swimmers, ...

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Looking for the best places to swim in Europe? A new report ranks the European countries with the cleanest beaches, lakes and rivers for 2025. Assos, a postcard-perfect village on the Greek island of ...