Swimming Holes Near You: How to Find Safe, Legal Spots This Summer
A repeatable method for finding legal, safe swimming holes on rivers and lakes — including how to read water hazards that ruin an otherwise perfect afternoon.
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A repeatable method for finding legal, safe swimming holes on rivers and lakes — including how to read water hazards that ruin an otherwise perfect afternoon.

Why cold-water immersion is catching on, what it does for mood and muscle recovery, and how to start safely—gear, breathing, time limits, and a buddy—plus standout US wild-swimming spots, several in the Pacific Northwest.