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Rent kayaks, paddleboards or pontoon boats onsite to access the best secluded spots. Pro tip: Camp overnight for sunrise swims and fewer crowds. Water stays cool and deep year-round.

Area residents wanting to get away don’t need to drive far to immerse themselves in scenic beauty and outdoor recreation.

In the boathouse, they slide the boats back onto the racks and collect the oars from the puddles on the dock. By 6:45 a.m., once boats and oars are stowed, the rowers have scattered.

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If you’re looking to capitalize on the Presque Isle fun, there’s a free way to check out some of the park’s lagoons. Lagoon ...

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First responders in New York City evacuated dozens of people from a boat off the coast of Hart Island in the Bronx after it burst into flames. Joshua Brito, the captain of the boat, is now facing ...

Harrison’s boat hit an object, throwing him into the water. The unmanned boat drove in circles, and the propeller hit Harrison, killing him, Einck said. Harrison was wearing a life jacket, but ...

A new slide billed as the “perfect blend of fun and adrenaline” has opened at one of the county’s most popular waterside leisure venues. St Andrew's Lakes in Halling, near Strood, has added ...