Ice diving isn't for the faint of heart, but there's a whole different underwater world to explore when you don a dry suit and take the plunge. Here's how to embrace the cold.

The unassuming lake in Rawlings, Virginia, may be quiet on the surface, but myriad surprises await below—including prop skeletons, a computer graveyard and even a deconstructed Black Hawk helicopter.

Nearly two dozen wrecks dot the seafloor from Pensacola to Port St. Joe. Here's how to experience them all for yourself.

Diving in Connecticut? You heard us right. Check out this dive spot from the eyes of locals.

The perfect destination to practice the art of ice diving, Payette Lake's cold and clear waters are a must-dive experience.

Lake Champlain's floor is replete with wooden vessels, acting as an unofficial record of the area’s commercial shipping history. Some say it’s even home to an ancient sea creature (think the Loch Ness Monster) named Champ.

You won’t find any major wildlife sightings here. Rather, Utah’s Homestead Crater leads to a 55-foot limestone dome sheltering a hot spring where divers can enjoy a peaceful dive in calm conditions.
 

You won’t find any coral reefs at this dive spot. Instead, this beloved Minnesota retreat—comprised of about 50 individual sites—is home to a stunning underwater forest, among other treasures.

Check out Port Orford, Oregon, through the eyes of the local dive community—then go out and explore your own backyard dive spot.