Some studies have found that 75% of polar bears swim daily from May to July. Mothers with new cubs spend less time in the water until mid-summer, as the cubs are more vulnerable to hypothermia.

D on't let the sunny skies and 50-degree temperatures fool you — the annual Gar Wood's Annual Polar Bear Swim this Saturday is going to be chilly. Thankfully, there's more to do at the North ...

North Tahoe Snowfest, Feb. 28-March 9: North Lake Tahoe has a full week of events ahead at its 43rd annual Snowfest.Events include fireworks, a brewfest, Gar Woods' Annual Polar Bear Swim and more ...

OLCOTT, N.Y. — On Sunday, Mar. 2 folks will be braving the cold waters of Lake Ontario for a good cause. The Olcott Lions Club has hosted the annual Polar Bear Swim for Sight for over 56-years ...

The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat is reopening its metre-deep kids pool that features a reinforced window allowing kids and ...

The Olcott Lions Club announced Thursday night that this year's Polar Bear Swim will be held May 23. The Swim for Sight, as it is officially known, is traditionally held on the first Sunday in ...

Individuals looking to raise money for their favorite non-profit can splash for cold, hard cash at the 56th annual Olcott Polar Bear Swim on Sunday. The Olcott Lions Club now invites non-profits ...

To support the polar bear swim, visit: https://buff.ly/4hXwZRb. More information on efforts to preserve and reawaken the turtle building can be found on the Friends of the Niagara Turtle Facebook ...

The habitat’s popular kids’ pool is officially open for the season, offering visitors a rare and thrilling experience: the ...