The New York Times – Travel:
A summer swim in wild waters can bring escape and exhilaration. Here are six places on state and national park land across the United States to backstroke, butterfly or just beat the heat.
Category: Lakes
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Come for the Cottage in ‘Heated Rivalry.’ Stay for Everything Else.
The New York Times – Travel:
The chance to see the hideaway from the hit queer hockey romance lured me to Canada’s cottage country. But it was the glistening lakes and weep-worthy sunsets that won me over.
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5 Great American Bike Rides of 25 Miles or Less
The New York Times – Travel:
Whether you’re looking for a soothing seaside cruise or a blood-pumping Rocky Mountain ascent, these rides are perfect for a spectacular day trip.
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Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam.
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6 Floating Hotels Where Gentle Waves Will Rock You to Sleep
The New York Times – Travel:
Leave your worries on the shore at resorts in places like an azure Caribbean bay, a crystal-clear Cambodian river and a pristine Thai lake.
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Skating on ‘Wild’ Ice in Alaska
The New York Times – Travel:
When a two-week, high-pressure window of cold, clear weather froze lakes south of Anchorage, adventurous skaters, including our writer, were ready.
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Skating on ‘Wild’ Ice in Alaska
The New York Times – Travel:
When a two-week, high-pressure window of cold, clear weather froze lakes south of Anchorage, adventurous skaters, including our writer, were ready.
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Is Cold, Blustery Lake Superior a Perfect Cruise Destination?
The New York Times – Travel:
As cruising picks up, one small Wisconsin port weighs the pros and cons of more ships and their impact on the town and the environment.
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Cold-Plunging With Maine’s ‘Ice Mermaids’
The New York Times – Travel:
A photographer in Maine has been documenting groups of women who submerge themselves in near-freezing water. Here’s what she’s seen.