Take a dip in the refreshing pools nature has carved out.
The trail can get wet, so waterproof hiking shoes are recommended.
Get there early if you’re keen to photograph the pools without anyone in them.
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From Memorial Day to Labor Day, theSliding Rock Recreation Areais open daily and patrolled by lifeguards.
It’s often heavily crowded in the afternoon, so aim to visit in the morning.
Once you’ve gone for a swim, visit the resort’s Aurora Ice Museum.
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The popular swimming area typically opens mid-summer, allowing visitors to enter the bathtub-like waters during designated hours.
While it might be tempting, avoid cliff jumping in the areait’s dangerous and prohibited.
Go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
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There are places to picnic, wade through mini canyons, and jump off big boulders into deeper sections.
It’s wise to wear grippywater shoesfor safe climbing on the rocks.
The second swimming area, adjacent to the campgrounds, can be a lot deeper.
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There are no lifeguards on duty, so swim at your own risk.
You’ll need to make reservations well in advance.
It’s a popular destination for kayakers, but it also has plenty of swimming holes.
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At theLittle River Falls, you’ll spot a 45-foot waterfall that dumps into the swimming area.
It’s filled with crystal-clear waters that flow over limestone boulders before eventually merging into the river.
Visitors can enjoy everything from scuba diving and tubing to paddling.
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Water from the falls cascades over a portion of the rocks to create a natural waterslide.
It’s a good idea to arrive early since only 100 permits are available each day.
The gorge stretches two miles in length and reaches a depth of nearly 1,000 feet.
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The word “Tamolitch” itself is derived from the Chinook word for “bucket.”
The pool is fed by both an underground spring and waterfalls that are most pronounced in autumn.
In-the-know locals head to less-crowded spots along the Alum Creek trail for a summer dunk.
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The cascades plunge into the Umauma River, forming a deep swimming hole at their base.
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