5 Best Smoky Mountain Swimming Holes in the Smokies. Story by John Gullion ... It’s the best place for a picnic lunch, so grab a picnic blanket and cool off without marching over hilly terrain. 2.

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.

Several swimming locations are available near Fort Collins, Colorado, including Horsetooth Reservoir, Boyd Lake and Windsor Lake. River access for water play is available at the Poudre River ...

If you're willing to make a drive to cool off in some crisp mountain water, however, there are countless swimming holes within a few hours. Here are some of our choices for beating the heat the ...

A WNC classic, Sliding Rock, located on U.S. 276 in Pisgah National Forest, is famous for living up to its name.The 60-foot natural water slide that gave the area its name ends in a 8-10-foot deep ...