Water temperatures in North Dakota, even in mid-summer, can cause cold shock. And without a life jacket to keep you afloat, it doesn't take long for fatigue to win. North Dakota’s boating laws require ...

Officials with the Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) and Division of State Parks are reminding people about the dangers of ...

With temperatures dropping rapidly across Utah, the Division of Outdoor Recreation and the Division of State Parks are urging ...

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — Summer weather is here, which means Lake Michigan beaches will soon be swarming with swimmers. But before hitting the water, remember arguably the most important piece of ...

I'm a gear and travel writer splitting time in Colorado and Alaska. Stay safe on the water with one of the best life jackets. Also known as a personal flotation device or PFD, a life jacket stands as ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- As the summer peeks its head around the corner, it's almost time to hit the lakes. But before you get ready to drive the boat or participate in a water sport, the Department of ...

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — "Knowing how to swim is not enough to protect your child." That's what a local mom is saying five years after her son drowned after not wearing a life jacket. Kristene Dubics ...