The Pacific Northwest is one of the most startlingly beautiful spots in the country. This swimming hole just outside Portland ...

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 ...

It’s no secret that summer in Alabama is very, very hot, which means finding a place to cool off is almost essential. While a pool or the beach will do, it’s always fun to find a new place to take a ...

There’s a moment at the start of each summer when I fully immerse myself in water at one of my favorite swimming holes. I feel such utter joy that it makes me laugh out loud. It’s a sensation that’s ...

As summer continues, it’s important to identify the best ways to stay cool. A reigning champion for beating the heat? Packing the cooler, blowing up the inner tubes and spending a day at a swimming ...

This article is part of Texas Monthly’s special fiftieth-anniversary issue. Read about the other icons that have defined Texas since 1973. I lived through the golden age of Texas swimming holes.