America is littered with swimming holes that attract millions annually looking to escape the ordinary and enjoy nature's coolest hideaways. The hot summer heat can be unforgiving, but these pools ...

The stairs don’t rush you. They set the pace, helping you get into the rhythm of the place, making the creek’s peaceful hum grow louder and the air feel fresher with every step. Pause halfway down, ...

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 ...