Just north of Boston, these seaside towns deliver sailboat-filled harbors, sandy beaches, salt marsh cruises, and fried clams ...

Now that summer’s in full swing, those looking for liquid relief might have taken refuge at one of the many state-run public ...

Cape Cod has plenty of freshwater swimming spots and beaches on the shores of lakes and ponds. Here are 8 to try.

Well kept vacation home in popular Becket Woods, featuring tennis courts, basket ball court, a swimming pond and miles of walking trails. The open plan living room has a wood stove for cozy winter ...

I love to swim — especially in a pond or a lake, the colder the better (within reason). I have my favorites, but none of them ...

Multiple beaches, including this one in Templeton, are closed by the Mass. Department of Public Health due to unsafe swimming ...

More than 40 beaches in Massachusetts were closed for swimming Wednesday as hazy and hot weather blanketed the Boston area.

More than 30 beaches are closed across Massachusetts on Wednesday, July 15, including a popular Western Massachusetts ...

Several beaches are closed throughout Massachusetts during its ongoing heat advisory. Swimming in unsafe waters can cause ...

A Fall River teen drowned in South Watuppa Pond on Sunday night, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office announced.

Young swimmers kick in the shallows as they take advantage of free swim lessons at Shore Park Beach in Worcester Monday, July 13. As part of the summer of 2026 Aquatic Program, the YMCA of Central ...