Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. Think our national park units are only good for hiking and scenic ...

As high temperatures persist through the end of June in North Carolina, one swimming hole location is honored on a list of the best in the nation. Outside Magazine, which focuses on outdoors subjects ...

Several swimming locations are available near Fort Collins, Colorado, including Horsetooth Reservoir, Boyd Lake and Windsor Lake. River access for water play is available at the Poudre River ...