Wisconsin winters are brutally cold. But that doesn't stop hundreds of daring souls from jumping into the icy waters of Lake Michigan on New Year's Day. Yes, it's the annual Polar Bear Swim in Sheboygan, where every January 1, at precisely 1 p.m., some 450 fearless folks dive right in for a frigid dip. If you're itching to check out the planet's swiftest crustaceans, then you've gotta find your way to Crescent City, California. Every February, the World Championship Crab Races are held in Crescent City, where the clawed critters are the center of attention.
People rent rock crabs for the all-day event.
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