In Texas, there's a hidden gem known to many hikers as the Blanco River Narrows. The mythical spot is hard to get to and fiercely protected by private property owners, but Travel + Leisure believes it ...

The Blanco River Narrows is a swimming hole accessible only by a strenuous 14-mile round-trip hike through a riverbed. Hikers are rewarded with deep, clear pools, fern-covered canyon walls, and ...

If there's anything a Texan learns early, it's how to handle the heat. Luckily, the Lone Star State is dotted with natural swimming holes that aren't just places to cool off — though that's certainly ...

Texas is full of natural wonders and iconic waterways, but the Upper Nueces River in the Hill Country stands out as perhaps the Lone Star State's most underrated swimming hole. With stunning, clear ...