As the weather heats up, more and more travelers will be heading out, in droves, to the best beaches and resorts.
And as much as we enjoy water skiing, kayaking and volleyball, the beach can get a little too crowded for anyone trying to really enjoy being in the water. Thankfully, swimming holes, in every shape, form and size, exist in almost every state in America.
Swimming holes are usually not out in the open or not as easy to spot as public beaches are. Some swimming holes, like Jacob's Well in Texas, require a strenuous hike, and some, like Havasu Falls in Arizona, can only be accessed by chartering a helicopter, hiking 10 miles and then hiring a pack animal. But all the effort is well worth it because swimming holes provide a natural, scenic escape for water lovers.
Whether it's a waterfall, a grotto, a freshwater spring or a creek, swimming holes are refreshing and bring you closer to nature.
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