The Joys of Country Swimming Holes The author recalls childhood memories and reflects on the pleasures of swimming in a farm pond in the summertime.

From natural waterslides to creeks, rivers, and soothing hot springs, these are the best swimming holes in the U.S. to visit for a refreshing dip.

With Jacob's Well and Hamilton Pool closed, it's hard to find great swimming holes in the Texas Hill Country. Bird Haus Farms – a hidden gem 30 miles outside San Antonio – offers its guests ...

The swimming hole in Lewis Creek has been there since Indian times, of course, and the tire swing was probably preceded by simply a rope with knots in it. It is one of the summer lodestones of our ...

The Blanco River Narrows is a swimming hole accessible only by a strenuous 14-mile round-trip hike through a riverbed. Hikers ...

Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the swimming hole is accessible with a relatively easy hike.