More than 4,000 Maryland students braved the wind and cold to show their support for Special Olympics Maryland on Wednesday.

Students from North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) took part in the Polar Bear Dip for North Peace Search and Rescue (NPSAR).

University of Toronto Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change.

U of T Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by ...

East Carolina University has brought back their annual Polar Bear Plunge for another year. The first plunge was in 1997 and ...

This year’s Bon Soo Winter Carnival promises to deliver a variety of thrilling outdoor events, family-friendly activities, ...

Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.

Tony Astin wades into the cold water of Lake Dunn at Village Creek State Park during last year’s Polar plunge event. This year’s event is set to take place at Lake Dunn on Saturday, Feb. 1, with ...

Polar Plunge season is Jan. 31 through March 1 with 19 events across Indiana. More than 3,400 Plungers raised $1.16 million ...

Watch as this mother polar bear teaches her cubs the skills needed to survive in the wild. The cubs can be seen swimming along with the mother, as well as having the occasional wrestle in the water.

(Spicer MN-) The 20th Annual Willmar/Spicer Polar Plunge took place Saturday on Green Lake in Spicer. The event is sponsored ...

The Annapolis Symphony and the Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra take the stage Friday through Sunday in a rare convergence of schedules. It's one of seven great things to do in the coming week.