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6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild

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6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild

Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers.

By Julia Webster Ayuso

Skating on ‘Wild’ Ice in Alaska

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Skating on ‘Wild’ Ice in Alaska

When a two-week, high-pressure window of cold, clear weather froze lakes south of Anchorage, adventurous skaters, including our writer, were ready.

By Elaine Glusac

Skating on ‘Wild’ Ice in Alaska

Glaciers Ice Skating Lakes Travel and Vacations

Skating on ‘Wild’ Ice in Alaska

When a two-week, high-pressure window of cold, clear weather froze lakes south of Anchorage, adventurous skaters, including our writer, were ready.

By Elaine Glusac

Tracing Mining’s Threat to U.S. Waters

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Tracing Mining’s Threat to U.S. Waters

Environmental concerns are raised anew about potential contamination from Canadian open-mit mines flowing through the waterways into Montana’s lakes, harming fish.

By Jim Robbins