Take your swimsuit and a non -toxic, environmentally benign sunscreen, it is time to explore the outdoors. Heat has reached the United States, and that means swimming. Instead of splashing in public pools heated by fossils, take your outdoor summer entertainment and enjoying natural swimming with spectacular landscapes. Here are six you needle To visit this year:
CRERTER HOMESAD – MIDWAY, UTAH
Walking for the property of the farm in Utah, you will see what seems like a large and old rock that covers the horizon. As you approach, you will find a hole in the middle of this rock, like a hive. Look down to see a clear pool that calls your name. This natural swimming hole is known as the Homestead crater. The boiler has 10,000 years of manufacture and contains extremely unique and impressive geological characteristics. In addition, Scuba fans will enjoy this extraordinary hot water diving, the only one in the continental United States
Hamilton Pool – Springs Dripping, Texas
Thousands of years ago, the dome of an underground river collapsed to form a complete and picturesque cave with a brilliant jade pool beat a waterfall. Thanks, geology. This area is now known as Hamilton Pool, Justo West or Austin, Texas. Ecology around Hamilton’s pool is the tower of amazing stalactitas on mosses and fern in abundance, the golden cheeks curls in danger of extinction find peace and the orchids thrive in the legal environment. Here a plot of more than 200 natural habitat acres is preserved. Talk about swimming in nature!
Oneonta Falls – Oneonta Gorge, Oregon
Do not plan to take your beach bag to this place of swimming. Baja Oneonta Falls is preserved as a natural habitat, so there are no paths to follow. How do you get to this botanical beauty? Nadas! Swim, or Wade, from the exit of Oneonta Creek to his incredible waterfall to enjoy his glory. In terms of swimming, this place is more about the trip than fate. Once it reaches cataracts, swimming is not an option, but it is recommended to play in the refreshing waterfall.
Queen’s Bath – Princeville, Hawaii
It may not seem surprising that one of the beautiful holes in the United States is in the majestic state of Hawaii island. Even so, Queen’s Bath on Kauai will leave you speechless. The queen’s bath is a sink surrounded by igneous rock, full of water and marine life with the tides. Hawaian fish, hedgehogs and water plants call this tidal pool at home and, when full of water, the queen’s bath is not when it comes to swimming.
Havasu Falls – Supai, Arizona
A valid permit and a 10 -mile walk are between you and this unique place in its kind. Créanos, Havasu Falls is worth everything possible. After an impressive walk through the Grand Canyon of Arizona, find the paradise in the blue waters of the cataracts. Whether I take a lunch in the pool from the red cliff vibrants or find a refuge of heat under nearby poplars, it is guaranteed that it will be updated.
Chena Hot Springs – Fairbanks, Alaska
There is something special in relaxing in a hot pool in a cold climate. That luxury does not always require a machine that keeps energy to keep hot for natural pools like Chena Hot Springs in Alaska. Natural and geothermal energy under the pool will keep you kind and roasted while looking at the snowy peaks and blinking in the northern lights. There is even a hotel on the site, so there is no need to limit your soaking time to one afternoon.
Diana’s Baths – Bartlett, New Hampshire
Looking for a quiet place that the whole family can enjoy? Do not look for Diana’s bathrooms in New Hampshire’s white mountains. Here, a series of waterfall in a variety or larger pools, the perfect place to cool off while enjoying the beauty of nature. Relax in an outcrop, explore rock shelves or splash in the shallow pools and pools over Lucy Brook. There really is something for everyone here, as special lovers of nature.
What natural holes lead your list?
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on May 29, 2017, and because a large swimming hole will never leave us high and dry, it was updated in April 2025.
