The “wild swimming” trend — aka open-water swimming, or taking dips in lakes, rivers, streams or even the sea — isn't exactly new. Still, it has been increasing in popularity over the past decade, ...

The beach may beckon, but these freshwater swimming holes and hot springs show another side of the state: Granite canyons, emerald pools and ancient redwood groves. By Dillon Seitchik-Reardon The best ...

A hike to a secret pool hole high in the Adirondack mountains allows for a swim on a day with summer-like warmth but rich autumn color. It's been a warm autumn in much of the country. New York's ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). There’s no better way to immerse yourself in nature than by going wild swimming. Every spot tells its own story: tidal pools fed by ...