July 15, 2013

How to find a local swimming hole in your neck of the woods

swimming hole
definition: a place, as in a stream or creek, where there is water deep enough to use for swimming.


 
  
My son and  I spent  Sunday afternoon at one of our local swimming holes. Swimming out in nature is so refreshing and exhilarating!  It's been said that cold water swimming is good for you. I can tell you from personal experience, I feel absolutely fantastic during and after swimming in cold, fresh water... no chemicals, just plenty of fresh air and sunshine!  Do you have a  local swimming hole you love to swim at? 

 * HOW TO FIND A LOCAL SWIMMING HOLE WHERE YOU LIVE * 
  
1)  ask the locals,  especially people who've grown up in your area

2) the internet, http://www.swimmingholes.org/ scroll down to the map....in the bottom left hand corner there is  a box that says "move map to:"....simply type in your county and state and it will bring up the known swimming holes in the area...hover over each spot marked for more information on each spot.

*As always, use caution and common sense when swimming in nature. Beware of shallow spots and hidden bolders beneath the water...so don't go diving without first checking out if it's safe!! 

Don't forget to pack a picnic basket full of snacks or sandwiches and plenty of cold  drinks.  We get mighty hungry and thirsty swimming in cold water and climbing around on rocks.

3 comments:

  1. looks like a blast!! Personally, I like swimming when the water is the temperature of urine!! Quirky, I know. .but reality!!

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  2. I don't think there are any swimming holes in Philadelphia, but there are plenty of public pools. There is nothing quite as nice as swimming in the open air. Or in my case wading and floating since I can't swim.

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  3. good to have you back. We have our fish pond, but those little trout are so hungry I think they may eat me like little piranhas. Sounds like you found a good one.

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