There's no shortage of wild water features in Western North Carolina, from hot springs to waterfalls to the iconic Sliding Rock - and as it heats up, swimming holes in particular may be on your mind.

There are several swimming holes in the WNC area including Hooker Falls and Sliding Rock. Upper Creek Falls in the Jonas Ridge area of Burke County is one option; A 0.8 mile hike leads to the ...

3 Western NC small towns named adorable by Southern Living With a 40-foot waterfall as a perfect scenic background, Courthouse Creek Falls is a perfect place to swim or wade. The swimming hole ...