From a sprawling spring-fed pool in the West Texas desert to a revered refuge in downtown Austin. When you live in Texas, where temperatures this summer have hit a sweltering 106 degrees, a ...

To some people, summer doesn’t feel complete without dipping in some water that’s just a little cooler and more natural than a swimming pool. For those people living in Dayton, finding a safe and ...

With summer well on its way, you're probably beginning to daydream about being underwater. Early morning dips, after-work floats, midday vacation swims. A lake, or a beach, or even your local pool ...

Take a dip in these beautiful natural oases. During sweltering summer days, nothing beats cooling down by jumping into a pool. But here's the thing: Heading to the pool every day after work can get ...

Think our national parks are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Think again, says our national parks columnist. Think our national park units are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Think ...

In Texas, there's a hidden gem known to many hikers as the Blanco River Narrows. The mythical spot is hard to get to and fiercely protected by private property owners, but Travel + Leisure believes it ...

With temperatures in the 90s and soaking humidity in the D.C. area, finding a shady, cool and relaxing place outdoors can be a challenge — unless you know a secret swimming hole. I found one on Friday ...

Visiting an isolated swimming hole may seem like a great idea during the hot summer months, but police in upstate New York are urging the public to stay away from this idea after a young woman nearly ...