With rising outdoor temperatures on the way as winter ends, the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean and Maryland’s rivers and lakes aren’t as quick to warm.

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A man drowned in the Kanawha River near Dunbar, West Virginia on April 20, 2025, after a one-person kayak carrying two people ...

Tragedy strikes in Rishikesh as a man dies while rafting. Learn essential safety rules to stay protected during this ...

“Cosmos in the Desert is more than just a stargazing event,” said Ashlee Goeddel, Park Supervisor for Lahontan State ...

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. (KOLO) - Nevada State Parks will be hosting a Dark Skies Festival later this month at Lahontan State ...

It is about the time of year when people start putting their boats in the water. And it is always a good idea to have a ...

From personal flotation devices and communications equipment to sonar systems, suppliers are innovating in ways that weren’t ...

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked waterways with more than 60,000 brook, brown, rainbow and ...

But before your kids dive into summer fun, one essential safety item should be at the top of your checklist: a properly fitting life jacket. Life jackets for kids and teens and other personal ...

Officials said the kayaker was wearing a personal flotation device, which helped in the safe rescue. He was taken to a nearby hospital. Fire officials reminded boaters and paddlers of the ...

A PFD, or Personal Flotation Device (aka life jacket), is the single-most important piece of safety equipment you can have when something goes wrong on the water. Unlike when driving your car, having ...