Bone-chilling weather couldn’t stop tradition as thousands of people welcomed 2026 at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge.

A Washington city may have broken a Guinness World Record by gathering nearly 5,000 people to take a "polar bear dip" at the ...

Polar participants will brave the Atlantic Ocean’s frigid winter waters while raising funds for Special Olympics New Jersey.

Outside, the temperature hung around 40 degrees under overcast skies, but spirits among the participants were upbeat.

Brothers Doug, Tim and Chris Shanahan jump into the water together during the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool ...

The Whatcom County community attempted to break the world record for largest polar bear dip on New Year’s Day 2026.

The warming of the Arctic is transforming not only its ice but also the genetics of its inhabitants. According to a study ...

A genetic analysis of polar bears in southeast Greenland found that genes related to heat-stress, aging, and metabolism are ...

The Polar Bear Plunge started with a few friends in 1978 and now attracts about 500 people. Many wear costumes. People generally begin arriving in the morning and stake their spot on the beach. A ...

CBC reporter Troy Charles was among thousands to take the plunge into the frigid waters of Vancouver's English Bay Beach on New Year's Day, in a tradition that was born in the city over 100 years ago.

Bakersfield residents of all ages braved cold waters for the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day at multiple locations ...

The Williamstown motorcycle dealership held its first Mid-Ohio Valley Polar Bear Ride this morning. The ride welcomed ...