There’s something undeniably magical about wild swimming. After miles on the trail, few things rival the feeling of slipping into a cool, natural pool surrounded by mountains, trees, or open skies.

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

The “wild swimming” trend — aka open-water swimming, or taking dips in lakes, rivers, streams or even the sea — isn't exactly new. Still, it has been increasing in popularity over the past decade, ...

With all of the water around our area, plus the numerous swimming pools, knowing how to swim and survive is extremely important as we enjoy being around water. If someone gets themselves in deep water ...

Folks enjoy swimming in a Haywood County river in 2022. Scorching temperatures and holiday weekends in the mountains mean it's time for folks to head to local swimming holes across Western North ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some swimmers have also found wild swimming to be an antidote to pandemic-era loneliness and mental health struggles. Jessica J.