It's called the Great Blue Hole. Scuba divers and snorkelers have been cruising the surface waters for decades, but few have dared to venture deeper and explore what lies beyond the blackness.

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 – along with six other areas surrounding Belize's barrier reef – the Great Blue Hole remains one of the world's most distinguished scuba sites.

The beach here is a great place for families to swim and picnic on a hot day ... More experienced swimmers can head over to Blue Hole Spring, where the water is deeper and there is a more swift ...

Blue Hole, a popular swimming and recreation spot in Preston County, has been cut off from its usual emergency response team by a bridge closure.

Named for its deep turquoise, crystal-clear water, the Blue Hole is located a little over ... and find the safest spots to climb, jump and swim into the serene waters below. Travelers should ...