The dog days of summer are finally behind us, but I’m still burned by the memory of this year’s heat. Summers in Massachusetts are becoming hotter and muggier, to the extent where even the ...

In the 1950s, a famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park was transformed into a swimming pool, drawing crowds of tourists ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nothing says summer quite like splashing near a waterfall or natural swimming hole. There are many natural swimming spots around New York state— in lakes, streams and ponds and others at the base of ...

With summer winding down, chances to get out and enjoy the national parks in Colorado are dwindling. And while the scenic hikes are always a highlight, they also provide some beautiful spots for a ...