Wild Swimming News

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May 10, 2017
2 min

Swimming beach proposed for Willamette River, Oregon USA

KGW reports: In Mayor Ted Wheeler’s proposed city budget released this week, there’s an interesting $158,000 line item in the park bureau...

Jun 13, 2016
1 min

Rivers fit to Swim in!

Boston.com reports: Summer means swimming, and the Charles River is getting in on the action. “Love that dirty water? Too bad! It’s clean...

May 23, 2016
1 min

Expert panel to explore the health benefits of swimming

The ASA reports: A new group has been set up to investigate the links between swimming and health, and demonstrate just how good swimming...

May 9, 2014
1 min

Wild Swimming in Austin

Reality Austin reports: “Here in Central Texas, we’re lucky– we’ve got one of the largest networks of rivers and lakes in the state. Thes...

Mar 6, 2014
1 min

Wild Swimming in Austin, Texas

Michael Barnes writes: “Whenever someone is considering a move to Austin, I warn them: ‘You’ll love it, but it’s hotter than Africa.’ Aus...

Jun 13, 2013
1 min

Wild Swimming Picture of the Week: St. Paul, Indiana, U.S.A.

Adventure-seeking wild swimmers will find plenty of attractions at this three-quarry water hole. High diving from three platforms (the hi...

Jun 7, 2013
1 min

Wild Swimming in New Hampshire

It’s the pause that refreshes. Nothing feels better when the weather turns hot and humid than to jump into a nice, cool swimming hole. An...

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