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

The weather's hot and humid, but Alabama's pools are refreshingly cool spots to dive in!

Alabama lap swim pools

California

California is famous for its beaches, but the state has plenty of pools worth exploring too!

California lap-swim pools

Delaware

It may be small, but Delaware still has pools worth diving into!

Delaware lap swim pools

Florida

Florida's heat can be intense, so it's a good job there are plenty of pools to choose from!

Florida lap swim pools

Hawaii

The ocean gets all the attention, but Hawaii's pools are well worth a dip too!

Hawaii lap swim pools

Illinois

Illinois might be far from the coast, but there's no shortage of inviting pools to swim in!

Illinois lap swim pools

Louisiana

Louisiana brings the heat—and thankfully, some great pools to escape it!

Louisiana lap swim pools

Mississippi

Mississippi might be known for the river, but its swimming pools are worth exploring too!

Mississippi lap swim pools

Nevada

Las Vegas might be famous for casinos, but its swimming pools are an even better bet!

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New York

New York State, more than just the city - there are great swimming pools here too!

New York lap swim pools

Oregon

Oregon may be known for the great outdoors, but its swimming pools are hidden gems worth exploring!

Oregon lap-swim pools

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania might not shout swimming, but its pools are definitely worth diving into!

Pennsylvania lap swim pools

Texas

Texas summers are scorching, so good thing there are plenty of pools to jump into!

Texas lap swim pools

Washington

Washington might have a rainy reputation, but its swimming pools are brighter than you'd think!

Washington lap-swim pools

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