20 Best Swimming Holes in the U.S.
"An Appalachian-style swimming area in Barbour County, West Virginia, along the Middle Fork River with multiple spots to enter the water, including a busy five-foot-deep human-made rock pool. Locals often seek less-crowded sections along the Alum Creek trail for a quieter summer dunk." - Talia Avakian Talia Avakian Talia Avakian is a lifestyle reporter based in Los Angeles with a love for outdoor excursions, off-the-beaten-path local finds, remote and historic hotels, and innovations in food. She was previously the digital news reporter for Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
