swimming hole

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Fed from glaciers on Mount Shasta, the water pours out of lava tubes and down mossy cliffs, forming a verdant and ethereal cascade into a calm, shaded swimming hole.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

We pass a fast-food spot called Jake’s Place, and a scenic patch of land next to the sea with a sign that reads: "Ye olde swimming hole and picnic area."

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024

Franconia Falls is a popular hiking destination and swimming hole in the White Mountain National Forest.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023

When considering a nearby swimming hole this summer, water scientists recommend that Los Angeles County residents first check the latest river report card before taking a dip.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2023

The waters here were dark and angry, almost violent—nothing like our friendly swimming hole.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall