Efforts to improve the “swimmability” of urban areas are gaining global traction, from Paris to Chicago Swimmable Cities is a global alliance of local government officials, experts and advocates ...

Some trips get better the moment you stop treating every hour like a task. River cities are especially good at teaching that lesson, because water softens the rhythm of a place before you even decide ...

Editor's Note: This essay appeared in Cognoscenti's newsletter of ideas and opinions, delivered weekly on Sundays. To become a subscriber, sign up here. When I first moved to Richmond, Virginia, 25 ...

Restoring woodlands and protecting undeveloped areas near the Blue River and its creeks are a few of the steps that could mitigate pollution and flooding. Damon Patterson grew up exploring the creeks ...

As cruises gain popularity among travelers, here’s what to know before setting sail down a river. By Claire Fahy As cruising reaches new levels of popularity, river cruises offer travelers an ...