People spend big sums of money to stay at hotels with epic swimming pools or to build their own at home. But too many travelers forget that there are stunning places to swim that aren’t man-made at ...

Natural swimming pools are a wonderful alternative to traditional pools. They blend in with the surrounding landscape, they look beautiful, and they're designed to work without chlorine. As a result, ...

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Backyards that feature natural pools trade chlorine for plants, don’t need to be closed for winter and may feature kois with names like Cutie. By Lia Picard When Denise Carroll jumps into her pond ...

Pool water needs to circulate continuously for the plants' roots to cleanse the pool. You also may need to aerate the water so the water organisms' oxygen needs are met. Whether you like to practice ...

Some homes are historical in nature due to the time period and style in which they were constructed. Others are considered historic because a person who was an important figure in the country’s ...

With plants, rocks, fish and more, natural pools are home to a whole living, natural ecosystem. In addition to being a great way to add greenery and wildlife to the surroundings of your home, a ...

The coronavirus may have shuttered local swim clubs and public pools, but there are other options if you're looking for an escape off the beaten path and a cool dip before summer ends. From a ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Once the Roman equivalent of a health spa, the spectacular rock formations below the ...