OUR MATT REED HAS THIS STORY. WHEN YOU GET IN A POND, YOU FORGET YOURSELF. AND YOU CAN’T UNDERESTIMATE HOW WONDERFUL IT IS TO GET OUT OF YOUR OWN HEAD. WHILE THE BEACHES GET ALL THE HEADLINES ARE, ...

The city of Washougal is mulling possible design changes to its project to improve Shepherd Road, which has elicited criticism from residents concerned about impacts to Sandy Swimming Hole, a popular ...

In Texas, there's a hidden gem known to many hikers as the Blanco River Narrows. The mythical spot is hard to get to and fiercely protected by private property owners, but Travel + Leisure believes it ...

GIBSONBURG - White Star Park, located on Ohio 300, has been judged to be one of the best swimming holes in the United States in a summer survey by Mixbook. The White Star Quarry in Sandusky County ...

The Blanco River Narrows is a swimming hole accessible only by a strenuous 14-mile round-trip hike through a riverbed. Hikers are rewarded with deep, clear pools, fern-covered canyon walls, and ...

Plans for a Labor Day getaway are canceled for some Texans after a storm put a popular park out of commission. Blue Hole announced its closure following a powerful storm that swept through the park on ...

ASHEVILLE - As temperatures hover in the mid-to-upper 80s during this August in Western North Carolina, locals and tourists may be scouting a spot to cool off in the region's refreshing lakes, streams ...

A Central Texas park has earned a 2025 Traveler's Choice Award from online travel research and planning platform Tripadvisor — and it's not far from Austin. Blue Hole Regional Park is considered the ...

School may be starting back soon, but summer weather isn't going anywhere just yet. There's still time to cool off in Alabama's waters, and what better place to do it than at one of the best swimming ...

Looking for a way to cool off with the kids that isn't in the ocean? Luckily New Hampshire has lots of beautiful freshwater swimming spots perfect for a quiet day of fun in the water, including plenty ...

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 ...