When people think of the Appalachian Mountains, they often imagine hiking, chasing waterfalls, drinking local beer and searching for Bigfoot. But did you know that you can scuba dive and snorkel here too? Learn all about it from this interview with PADI Instructor Ischa Vingle.

Contributor Rachel Plunkett chronicles her North American dive adventures while living the nomad lifestyle—finding places to dive wherever her van is parked. Hear what it takes to dive for fossils in South Carolina's Cooper River.

A diver found the tooth of the extinct Giant Short-Faced Bear during a fossil dive in South Carolina’s Cooper River.

Learn more about technical and recreational diving at some of the most pristine locations in the country, and immerse yourself in the beauty of your national marine sanctuaries. Sanctuary waters are filled with unique ecosystems waiting to be explored, harboring a spectacular array of plants, animals and historical artifacts. NOAA provides a wealth of information related to diving and permits required to dive these national treasures.

Bridges, piers and oil platforms are prime real estate for attracting marine life, from tiny critters to oceangoing giants. Here are some of the world's best.

These freshwater experiences — from Iceland and the Great Lakes to China and the Florida springs — offer an exhilarating change of pace.

Check out some of our favorite purpose-sunk wrecks — they're just as good, and maybe even better, than the real thing.

Twenty-five reasons why we love diving in the good old U.S. of A.

One of our most coveted awards: Find out which operators, resorts and liveaboards made our Top 100 Gold List!