Swimming Locations, Swimming Safety, cliff jumping
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adams falls is an escape from everyday life. Her beauty can be compared to any cascade in Pennsylvania. The deep pool below 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 kept just out […]
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 […]
In 2016, Big Swings Crew had the opportunity to visit The Furlongs in New York State. This gem hides under a bridge, lost in a one-road town in the Catskill Mountains. The Furlongs was the first stop on a week long adventure through North East America using the Big Swings […]
On our adventures using the Big Swings App, we frequently find amazing Eastern Pennsylvania Waterfall systems. So, we came up with the Ultimate Eastern Pennsylvania Waterfall Trip. You won’t find these spots in just any waterfall guide either. Make a day trip to a few, or use a weekend to […]
Diers Quarry is a closed Quarry inside of French Creek State Park. This majestic plot of water and rock hides deep in the middle of a dense forest in Pennsylvania. The quarry itself is a spectacle; a 20-acre sparkling, blue-green field of water partially surrounded by cliffs standing hundreds of […]
Tucked away in a deep gully, Nay Aug Waterfall is the treasure of Scranton, PA. Carved from glacier movement, this gorge is a place of beauty! Imagine arriving at the end of what seems to be an abandoned parking lot, a path appears and leads you towards a very […]