The cold water of the Willamette River is the last thing most people would want to dip in this winter, but that's exactly what some people are doing this weekend for a good cause. Special Olympics ...

Goff said she was relieved when the Lehighton department members took over at the last minute, cutting the ice, estimated to be 6-8 inches thick, to give the plungers access to the freezing water. “I ...

Jenny Laudeman, of York, reaches out for a high-five with Wally Goose, the Wawa mascot, as they both show off their splits during the costume contest at the 2025 Capital Area Polar Plunge at Gifford ...

Ice Camping with a Giant Hole ...

Here’s what you need to get started: Drain plunger Plastic waste bag Rubber gloves Wet rag or towel Fill your sink with a few ...

All plungers must be a minimum of 16 years old and, for safety reasons, there will be no diving, no cannonballs and no somersaults. Plungers must wear a swimsuit or other clothing (cool costumes ...

The giant panda is a species of bear that is found in the mountains of central and western China. One of the most popular and distinguishable animals in the world, the giant panda is also one of the ...

Why it's awesome: Earth's oceans are home to many secretive and unusual creatures that humans rarely see — including giant phantom jellies. These elusive deep-sea creatures have a 3.3-foot-wide ...

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., introduced its two new giant pandas to the public on Friday. Bao Li and Qing Bao are 3 years old. They're part of a conservation program and a historic ...

Male giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Oct. 24, 2024. Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.