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 ...

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.