RUSKIN, Fla. - A sunny day at the beach turned into a week-long hospital stay for an Apollo Beach woman after she was punctured in the back on Tuesday by a stingray's venomous spine. Kristie O'Brien ...

Fishing is one of those activities that requires a fair amount of gear if you want to get started on the right foot. There’s the rod and reel, the lures and lines, and what you need depends on where ...

A woman swimming laps in the next lane of my fitness center's indoor three-lane pool paused when I hoisted myself out of the water on a recent morning and headed for the locker room. "Hey, haven't ...

Cold-water swimming may relieve the physical and mental symptoms of menopause. The corresponding study was published in Post Reproductive Health. Menopause is defined as 12 months after the cessation ...

Bronx residents looking to cool off in the high heat and humidity should avoid swimming or wading at Orchard Beach, city officials said Thursday. New York City emergency officials warned via social ...

My first pair of wading boots lasted me over five years. When I hung them up for good, the re-glued soles were falling off again. But I was a broke college grad who thought money could be better spent ...

With the sun blazing and temperatures expected to climb into the low 80s Friday, Seattleites will be eying area lakes and swimming beaches for relief from the heat. But before you take the plunge, ...

Commenters immediately began to point out that the water wasn't safe for swimming. "You swam in Rock Creek? Better decontaminate," said one. "The National Park Service forbids swimming in Rock Creek ...