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Best Scuba Diving in November
November brings excellent visibility, active marine life and fewer travelers at many top dive spots. See our recommendations for November diving.
Diving Rockport's Back Beach
Tucked away on the coast of Cape Ann, Massachusetts, a community revels in the underwater sights at this lesser-known dive site.
Scuba Diving Lake Mead, Nevada
A desert may not seem like a dive destination, but Nevada's Lake Mead is a sprawling oasis that spans nearly 250 square miles. Below the surface is a world of discovery.
Best Destinations for Shore Diving

Some of the most magical dive experiences happen closer to the shore than you may think. Here, we've got three of the best places to get your shore-diving fix—no boats needed.

A Beginner’s Guide to Diving California's Catalina Island

Venturing into cold water for the first time? Consider the very accessible Catalina Island and enjoy this step-by-step guide to making the most of this famed diving locale.

Adventure Diving in Washington's San Juan Islands

This archipelago, north of Seattle in the Salish sea, is packed with so much lush life, you'll feel as though transported to a faraway land.

Diving Maine's Wandby Shipwreck

This wreck, dating back to 1921, isn't the easiest to get to. But once you do, you'll be treated to an abundance of life.

Diving Iowa's Ice Hole Festival

Once a year, divers of all skill levels gather for a weekend of frigid diving in one of Iowa's frozen-over lakes.

Essential Tips for Diving Lake Superior, Michigan

Whether you are new to ice diving or a veteran, this small Michigan town is the perfect place to take a dip during the winter season.