10 Swimmer’s Paradises in the U.S. (That Aren’t Oceans)

Cummins Falls State Park is home to 282 acres of beautiful nature—but it’s the eponymous falls that serve as the park’s most notable feature. At 75-feet high, they’re the eighth largest waterfalls in Tennessee by volume. The falls preside over a pool of water that’s sure to be refreshing after you’ve put in the hike that’s required to reach it.

INSIDER TIPTo visit the base of the waterfall, you need to secure a permit ahead of time.

Lake Tahoe might be most renowned as a ski destination, but that doesn’t mean the warmer months equate to an off-season. The lake’s crystalline waters are the perfect antidote to summer heatwaves as the water is always on the cooler side (the temperature of the water tends to max out around 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Just be on the lookout for any ursine bathers that might be looking to cool off alongside you.