swimming

In case you're feeling cheeky this summer.

I've always been curious why Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri is constantly referred to as one of America's most 'dangerous' lakes when it's such an easy going place. The numbers back up that the danger is real and a new theory may explain why.

There is one Missouri place that is really a dichotomy. It doesn't seem like one lake could be the best place to swim while also being one of the most dangerous in America, but that is the case for one iconic Missouri location.

If you're looking for a prime place to cool off, there's an area in southern Illinois that includes an epic waterfall that was just declared the best swimming hole in the Land of Lincoln.

If swimming in dirty, weedy lake water isn't your favorite thing to do, check out these 3 quarry lakes in Wisconsin that have crystal-clear water.

Wanna get away? I found an option. It's a rustic cabin hidden away in the woods near Camp Point and it includes a lake filled with fish.

Urine for a treat if you think chlorine is the magic eraser for pee.

There's a ridiculous movie from the 1960s that my Dad absolutely loved, called The Swimmer.

Fireman's Park is located just over an hour from Rockford and it promises a unique beach day the whole family will love.

If you want to feel like you're in the tropics this summer without actually traveling there, check out Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake, Illinois.