Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer; There are plenty of ways to enjoy the warm weather in Western North Carolina, including the area's many waterfalls.

While there are stunning and well-known falls around the country and world, those that allow swimming are much rarer. Here are some of the top places where you can actually suit up (or strip down) and ...

The next time you head to Sequoia National Park in California, head to the crystal-clear waters and hidden waterfall of this ...