Swimming the Chicago River

263 swimmers prove it’s never too late to rescue a river

Between Fog and Tide

Al Mennie's most daring swim yet

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The Foraging Swimmer

A year of foraging at the water's edge

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Is A River Alive?

Robert Macfarlane on the rights of nature and future of rivers

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Kinder Unbound 2025

Reports from Right to Swim protests across the country

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OSS top 10 tips for safe summer swimming

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How to Plan a Swim Adventure

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16 reasons for swimming access in reservoirs

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