swimming

Just in case you wanna (discreetly) go nuts this summer.

Drowning in a rip current is the third leading cause of weather-related death, claiming more US lives than hurricanes and tornadoes, but there are steps you can take to lower the risk

Why doesn't Northern Minnesota have an inflatable waterpark yet? This would be so much fun and there are so many great places we could put one. What lake do you think should have one?

The temps in Duluth can get pretty high in the summer and people turn to local swimming holes to cool off. Is there a clothing optional swimming hole in the area?

If you want to swim in an indoor pool in the Twin Ports, here are some great options that don't require you to stay at a hotel in order to take a dip.

Who knew that bald eagles can swim and be holding a 20-pound fish in their talons in the process? A tourist in Wisconsin caught it all on video!

Across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the whole nation there seems to be a lifeguard shortage. Here's why it's a problem, and also how you can become a lifeguard.

A female bear struggles to swim across a lake in Wisconsin with three cubs riding on her back.

I have seen a few videos of bald eagles actually swimming, it is not a pretty site and they are usually in distress, but not this one.

The Duluth Fire Department issued another rip tide warning and the Duluth Parks and Recreation Department is saying the temperature of the lake could be dangerous too.

All weekend long Lake Superior held temperatures below 40. The Parks and Recreation division warned this could cause hypothermia.

I was at the Northland Community Wellness Day this past Saturday and one of the exhibitors caught my eye.  Primarily because I use to be a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) at the Wrenshall Pool in the late 70's, early 80's.  It's a very fulfilling job knowing that you are teaching a lifesaving technique to students, some of whom are still in contact with me today.  If you need a summer job, consider