Discover five of Oklahoma’s best swimmin’ holes By Elaine Warner
} Swimming pools are nothing new. Ruins of the
oldest public pool were found in Pakistan. A pool there dates back more than 5,000 years. Wealthy Greeks and Romans had swimming pools. Early Oklahomans had swimmin’ holes too—deep spots in creeks or rivers—with a good tree and a rope swing if they were lucky. Oklahoma still has some good- looking swimming holes plus a number of beautiful, modern pools. There’s nothing better in a hot Oklahoma summer than a dip in cool water. Here are some favorite places to get your cool on.