Swimming holes are nature’s version of a reward system. They are rarely easy to reach, often hidden, and never accidental.

Growing up in the Midwest, my nearest beaches were hours away. Sure, you could swim in a lake, river or stream. But it was never quite like a summer filled with primary colors and sand and surf. The ...

In the middle of summer, when the days are often hot and muggy, a good place to cool off can be priceless. NPR's Brian Mann went in search of the perfect swimming hole in New York's Adirondack ...