Think our national park units are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Think again. The array of protected landscapes throughout the national park system house some of the most pristine, ...

As high temperatures persist through the end of June in North Carolina, one swimming hole location is honored on a list of the best in the nation. Outside Magazine, which focuses on outdoors subjects ...

Growing up in the Midwest, my nearest beaches were hours away. Sure, you could swim in a lake, river or stream. But it was never quite like a summer filled with primary colors and sand and surf. The ...

Two spots in California made a recent ranking of the top swimming holes within U.S. National Parks. Outdoor Magazine released its roundup of the "9 Best Swimming Holes in Our National Parks" last week ...

America is littered with swimming holes that attract millions annually looking to escape the ordinary and enjoy nature's coolest hideaways. The hot summer heat can be unforgiving, but these pools ...

A new report from Outside magazine named a Washington location as one of the best swimming holes in the national park system. Outside picked Doubtful Lake in North Cascades National Park to be part of ...

Outside Magazine ranked nine top swimming holes in national parks, including a Colorado spot. Sandbeach Lake offers a unique sandy beach and scenic mountain views but requires a challenging hike. Ely ...

Two spots in California made a recent ranking of the top swimming holes within U.S. National Parks, and one is in Visalia's own backyard. Outdoor Magazine released its roundup of the "9 Best Swimming ...

In the middle of summer, when the days are often hot and muggy, a good place to cool off can be priceless. NPR's Brian Mann went in search of the perfect swimming hole in New York's Adirondack ...

Tucked into forests and often unmarked on maps, swimming holes offer relief from increasingly hot summers but also pose risks for adventure seekers. Tucked into forests and often unmarked on maps, ...

From rocky plunge pools hidden in desert canyons to mineral-rich hot springs with valley views, Arizona hides some unforgettable places to soak.

Outside Magazine ranks Midnight Hole in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as one of the best swimming holes in the U.S. Located in North Carolina, Midnight Hole is a 3-mile hike from the Big ...