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Explore backyard summer fun for kids with outdoor activities, screen-free games, arts, and crafts that spark creativity and keep kids active all summer long! Summer is here, and that means sunshine, ...

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When I was a kid, the benchmark of a great backyard was a water slide. Now that I’m an adult, that opinion has not changed. If you want the best backyard water slides for adults, look at the ...