Natural pools are the ultimate in backyard design and they are seriously in demand at the moment. Offering something a little different to the standard swimming pool, they bring a calming quality with ...

The coronavirus may have shuttered local swim clubs and public pools, but there are other options if you're looking for an escape off the beaten path and a cool dip before summer ends. From a ...

The first hint that there is something unusual about the new outdoor swimming pool at Borden Park in Edmonton, Alberta, is what isn’t there—that insidious but telltale odor of chlorine. This is ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Once the Roman equivalent of a health spa, the spectacular rock formations below the ...

Nestled in the heart of Upolu island, this enormous lava tube is a natural swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery. With crystal-clear turquoise water and a dramatic wooden ladder leading down, it’s ...