A.J. Alves (standing at right), of Boston, Massachusetts, and his daughter Gigi, get ready for a swim at the public Heartland Lions Club beach on the White River in South Royalton, while vacationing with their friends from nearby Chelsea on Sunday, June 18. Discussing his appreciation for the public access swimming hole, A.J. said, "You don't need a license, you don't need a reservation. I really like the grilling spot."