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

Few feelings can match the sensation of diving into a refreshing body of water on a sweltering summer day. But you don’t have to hoof it to one of the coasts to dive into nature. From beautiful lakes to shimmering swimming holes, there are plenty of places between the Atlantic and the Pacific that are sans-saltwater paradises for swimmers.

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Cummins Falls

WHERE: Jackson County, Tennessee

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.

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Lake Tahoe

WHERE: California and Nevada

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.

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Original author: Delulio