The official start of summer is only a few short weeks away. Many of you are already making plans of how you’ll be spending these hot days. There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than with a swim underneath Little River Falls. To learn about this waterfall, including why it belongs on your summer bucket list, take a look below.

Little River Canyon National Preserve, which covers more than 15,000 acres, is located atop of Lookout Mountain in Fort Payne, Alabama and is one of the state's most beautiful outdoor destinations.
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This beautiful preserve includes several amazing natural features, one of which is Little River Falls.
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Little River Falls flows into Lookout Mountain's Little River, hence the name. It's also one of Alabama's most beautiful, recognizable, and accessible waterfalls.
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Year after year, especially during the summer months, more and more people from near and far are discovering this 45-foot-tall waterfall, which belongs on everyone's summer bucket list.
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In addition to Little River Falls being one of Alabama's most beautiful waterfalls, it's also one of the state's most popular swimming holes.
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If you enjoy swimming and love waterfalls, be sure to add Little River Falls to your summer bucket list. It's the perfect spot for a summer swim with the entire family.
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Have you ever swam underneath Alabama’s Little River Falls? If so, let us know in the comments below. Also, share with us some of your favorite swimming holes in Alabama.

For more information about Alabama’s Little River Canyon National Preserve, be sure to take a look at one of our previous articles: Little River Canyon National Preserve Was Named The Most Beautiful Place In Alabama And We Have To Agree.

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