Posted in Alaska
May 25, 2016
If You Didn’t Know About These 10 Swimming Holes In Alaska, They’re A Must Visit
Swimming in Alaska is certainly not for the faint of heart. It requires thick skin, an adventurous personality and the ability to throw all of your inhibitions to the wind. With some super hot summer days upon us in the near future, swimming in the great outdoors is the quickest way to cool down and have a blast while doing so. If you’re daring enough to take the plunge into some chilly water this summer, you gotta check out these 10 swimming holes that are truly a must-visit.
On a hot summer day (yes, Alaska does get hot days), venture down to Wasilla Lake for a picnic with the family, paddle a kayak around or bring your swimsuit and jump right in for a swim!
With one of the greatest temperature swings on the planet, Fairbanks is known to get pretty toasty in the summertime. On those hot 80-90 degree days, a swim in Chena Lake is a must!
After a seven-mile hike (one way) into Lost Lake, it's hard not to be temped to jump right in after working up a sweat. It is mighty cold but it sure does feel good after a treacherous hike!
From the town of Eagle River, a hike in to these beautiful lakes sure is rewarding from start to finish. Depending on how warm the day gets, you'll likely want to jump right in and have a swim once you reach your final destination.
Located right inside of Alaska's largest city of Anchorage is this awesome swimming hole that offers the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. Bring lunch, some cool drinks and all of your friends and you'll want to hang out all day long.
The ocean in Alaska is never going to be warm, which is a good thing in retrospect. But when it comes to swimming, you'll probably be much more comfortable with a wet suit on. If you are a true water baby, grab a snorkel and check out all the beautiful underwater sea creatures while you're at it!
When in Rome... errr, we mean... when in NOME! Hey, it gets hot in Nome and honestly there is no better place to cool off than right off shore into the Bering Sea. Alaskans really do have thicker skin than those lower 48'ers!
Tucked away in the lovely south side of Anchorage is this great lake which is perfect (and convenient) for cooling off on a hot day in Alaska.
When it's hot outside, water is water! And with the beautiful Pacific Ocean screaming your name, it's easy to be temped to jump right in. But it sure is chilly so be prepared for the shock factor!
Just another prime example of rural Alaskans being way braver and way tougher than all of the rest of us. When your access to swimming spots is limited, the largest local source of water is the obvious answer. And hey, it works! After a swim in the Arctic Ocean it's impossible not to feel cooled off on a scorching day.
Are you planning on taking a dip to cool off at any of these chilly swimming spots this summer?
