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# **USA 50-State Swim Challenge**

**As if the 1,000 Pools Challenge wasn't ambitious enough, I've upped the stakes with a side quest: swimming in at least one pool in every one of the 50 US states!**

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[![Alabama](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/77/prohealth-fitness-center-mobile-alabama-square.jpg)<h2>**Alabama**</h2>

**The weather's hot and humid, but Alabama's pools are refreshingly cool spots to dive in!**Alabama lap swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/alabama-pools)

[![California](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/19/los-banos-del-mar-pool-square.jpg)<h2>**California**</h2>

**California is famous for its beaches, but the state has plenty of pools worth exploring too!**California lap-swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/california-pools)

[![Delaware](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/57/brandywine-ymca-delaware-usa_square.jpg)<h2>**Delaware**</h2>

**It may be small, but Delaware still has pools worth diving into!**Delaware lap swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/delaware-pools)

[![Florida](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/103/fort-lauderdale-aquatic-complex-training-pool-square.jpg)<h2>**Florida**</h2>

**Florida's heat can be intense, so it's a good job there are plenty of pools to choose from!**Florida lap swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/florida-pools)

[![Hawaii](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/22/kawamoto-swim-stadium-square.jpg)<h2>**Hawaii**</h2>

**The ocean gets all the attention, but Hawaii's pools are well worth a dip too!**Hawaii lap swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/hawaii-pools)

[![Illinois](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/62/intercontinental-chicago-square.jpg)<h2>**Illinois**</h2>

**Illinois might be far from the coast, but there's no shortage of inviting pools to swim in!**Illinois lap swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/illinois-pools)

[![Louisiana](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/76/uno-aquatic-center-square.jpg)<h2>**Louisiana**</h2>

**Louisiana brings the heat—and thankfully, some great pools to escape it!**Louisiana lap swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/louisiana-pools)

[![Mississippi](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/78/mississippi-gulf-coast-ymca-blossman-family-branch-square.jpg)<h2>**Mississippi**</h2>

**Mississippi might be known for the river, but its swimming pools are worth exploring too!**Mississippi lap swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/mississippi-pools)

[![Nevada](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/53/boulder-city-pool-square.jpg)<h2>**Nevada**</h2>

**Las Vegas might be famous for casinos, but its swimming pools are an even better bet!**Nevada lap-swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/nevada-pools)

[![New York](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/1/chelsea-piers-square.jpg)<h2>**New York**</h2>**New York State, more than just the city - there are great swimming pools here too!**New York lap swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/new-york-pools)

[![Oregon](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/167/mingus-park-pool-coos-bay-wide-view.jpg)<h2>**Oregon**</h2>

**Oregon may be known for the great outdoors, but its swimming pools are hidden gems worth exploring!**Oregon lap-swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/oregon-pools)

[![Pennsylvania](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/5/sheerr-pool-university-of-pennsylvania-panoramic.jpg)<h2>**Pennsylvania**</h2>

**Pennsylvania might not shout swimming, but its pools are definitely worth diving into!**Pennsylvania lap swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/pennsylvania-pools)

[![Texas](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/87/bachman-indoor-pool-square.jpg)<h2>**Texas**</h2>

**Texas summers are scorching, so good thing there are plenty of pools to jump into!**Texas lap swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/texas-pools)

[![Washington](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/123/wivey-pool-square.jpg)<h2>**Washington**</h2>

**Washington might have a rainy reputation, but its swimming pools are brighter than you'd think!**Washington lap-swim pools→](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/lists/washington-pools)

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