Swimming

Just in case you wanna (discreetly) go nuts this summer.

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.

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.

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.

Due to a road construction project, Olson Beach at Rock Cut State Park will remain closed through the Fall of 2022.

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.

If you plan on hitting the Rock River or a pool this Memorial Day weekend, there's some important safety tips and rules you need to remember.