Sykes believes any river can become swimmable with proper planning, suggesting cities set goals five to 10 years out as Paris did. The organization hopes 300 cities by 2030 will start the journey ...

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play important roles in the world.

When Paris hosted last year’s Olympics, it spent a billion euros to clean up pollution in the Seine to host open-water swimming events. The mayor even took a dip to demonstrate its safety. And this ...

Alan Horn says the River Great Ouse, pictured during the River Festival, is "the jewel in Bedford's crown" [Alex Pope/BBC] People are being warned to avoid popular swimming spots at a river after high ...

These off-beat escapes showcase the country at its best, from paddling beneath starry skies to paragliding over volcanic craters.

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Biscayne National Park is home to an entire world of marine animals, including several endangered and threatened species.

Picture a robot controlled by micromotors so small and light that it suspends itself over water like a bug. With engineers at the University of Virginia, that’s now an achievable reality.

When you go stand up paddling, it's nice to have the gear and accessories that make it better. Whether you paddle an iSUP or traditional SUP, you'll love these.

In 1989, Sir Tim revolutionized the online world. Today, in the era of misinformation, addictive algorithms, and extractive monopolies, he thinks he can do it again.

Puerto Escondido, meaning “hidden port,” has some of the best beaches in Mexico. It is definitely a beach town, but there’s also beautiful nature just outside the city, shopping, dining, ...

From sweeping parklands to manicured lawns and lakes, English Heritage looks after some of the nation's most stunning gardens. Here's how to visit free ...