Finding Secret Swimming Holes and Cliff Jumping
The Beginning The first record of Cliff Jumping dates back to 1770 on the Hawaiian Island of Lana’i. The brave warrior, King Kahekili would stand in judgment as his men leapt from a 70’ cliff on the south side of the island. The amount of splash or “Lele Kawa” was their form of a scoring system. […]
Taylor Smith Charged Teen, Taylor Smith changed her plea from Not Guilty to Guilty on March 18th, 2019. Smith forcefully shoved her 16-year-old friend, Jordan Holgerson, from a 60′ state bridge near Moulton Falls, Washington. The fall punctured one of Holgerson’s lungs and broke several ribs. With Taylor Smith’s plea change, she has worked out […]
Education about water safety is the best way to prevent loss of life. Learn from the situations of the past to protect your future. April 26th, Santa Cruz California, Alejandro Lopez, 19 Alejandro Lopez was jumping off a coastal cliff at a popular surfing spot in Santa Cruz California when he did not resurface after […]
Kraft’s Bridge is one of the few safe New Jersey swimming spots. Being a general flat State, you need to be in Northern Jersey to get some real jumping done. Never the less, this bridge stands 40′ over an estuary running off the Delaware River. Located just north of Mount Laurel, this spot is connected […]
Seven Tubs Rockslides Just outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania awaits the beautiful Seven Tubs Rockslides and Waterfalls. This quite gorge is aptly named for its majestic pools of water interlinked by slick limestone and shale waterfalls that create amazing rockslides. There are at least 5 safe rockslides, and even more cascades and gullies. Seven Tubs is […]
Painted Quarry lies an hour West of Shenandoah National Park. Location found using the Big Swings App. Beautiful landscapes filled with mountain peaks, farmlands, and animal life surround the area. Lush Maple, Yellow Poplar, Ash, and Basswood hardwoods make up the expanse of hillsides and forests. Painted Quarry sits silently among the mountains, making for one of […]
Pre and post-swimming rituals for your skin Swimming for long hours in water can be harmful to the skin. Even swimming in natural bodies of water can irritate the skin, so it’s essential that you find ways to combat such irritants to keep your skin healthy. So indulge in these swimming rituals for your skin. […]
Adams falls is an escape from everyday life. Her beauty can be compared to any cascade in Pennsylvania. The deep pool below below the falls births a natural, illegal swimming hole. The trail system supported by the State Park services bears signage warning visitor not to enjoy the natural atmosphere of Adams Falls. The falls […]
What will I do with my day today? Work, eat, sleep… repeat. I often wonder..Will this routine that makes life “meaningful” ever change? Even adding Outdoors to the list of daily life activities can be a challenge. How can I enrich my family’s summer with outdoor adventure? On top of the normal grind, I also […]
Big Swings list of Top 3 Secret Pennsylvania Waterfalls Secret Pennsylvania Waterfall 1 Pinchot Falls in the Delaware Water Gap This location is hidden in the woods with no trails in. Adjacent to the falls is the Grey Tower National Historic site with some trails leading to the cascades. Pinchot is made up of a […]