News & Politics
June 28, 2021
Why Is Texas So Short on Lifeguards This Summer?
The cascading effects of COVID-19—including a job-seekers’ economy and recruitment delays—are mostly to blame.
Swimming Holes
Parks & Recs
August 20, 2020
Where to Go Swimming Now in Texas
A handy guide to which of our beaches, lakes, rivers, creeks, swimming holes, and swimming pools are and aren’t open.
The Texanist
July 7, 2019
The Texanist: What’s the Best Swimming Hole in Texas?
A San Antonio woman is looking for some liquid relief from the heat. The Texanist has a deluge of options.
Travel & Outdoors
August 3, 2018
Find Respite in Texas’s Ten Best Secluded Swimming Holes
Whether in spring water in Angelina National Forest or a bright blue river north of Uvalde, take a cool dip to survive the Texas heat.
Travel & Outdoors
June 22, 2018
Fort Clark Springs Is a True Historic Refuge
With its inviting spring-fed pool and abundant wildlife, the former military base is an oasis in Southwest Texas.
The Texanist
May 26, 2018
The Texanist: Should I Let My Kids Splash Around in a Snake-Infested Swimming Hole?
A Central Texas mom tries to strike a balance between innocent summertime fun and her worst slithering, venomous nightmare.
Travel & Outdoors
July 28, 2016
InstaTexas: Underrated Swimming Spots
Have tube, will travel.
Travel & Outdoors
June 16, 2016
How To Beat the Texas Heat
Where to go to cool off this summer.
Travel & Outdoors
July 31, 2008
Springs Eternal
Grab your towel, your sunscreen, and go! Presenting our 25 favorite swimming holes: Barton Springs, Blue Hole, Balmorhea, and other iconic places to lower your core temperature. At least for a couple of hours.
Travel & Outdoors
May 31, 2001
On the Water Front
Summer’s blast furnace is firing up. Luckily, Texas is a paradise of spring-fed pools, sparkling beaches, and more. Here are our picks for the best places to chill out, get wet, and go off the deep end. Plus extra web-only information!