A bounce house castle and blower — aka the perfect fair-weather splurge — because bounce houses are second-to-none for ...

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Yard Smarts is a free yard and garden design service provided by the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy to help keep our community’s water clean and our wildlife thriving. Photo by Carol Markham It’s ...

Turning a backyard into an appealing play spot doesn't have to cost a lot. “Everyone is feeling the money pinch these days but keeping your kids happy does not need to be expensive," says Laurie ...

As the coronavirus pandemic keeps swim clubs and community pools closed — and kids home from after-school activities and summer camp — backyard pool sales are booming. But many don’t have the space ...

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It may be tough with all that’s going on, but this time of year can still bring back memories of being young and carefree, with long days filled with fun playing in the sun. That sounds really ...

From California to Florida, these outdoor and indoor water parks offer ample aquatic adventure for adults and kids alike. Everything is bigger in Texas, so it's a fitting home for the flagship ...

If you're planning a 4th of July party, you'll want to make sure you have plenty of fun activities to keep your guests entertained. One great way to do this is by setting up some backyard games. Let's ...

In this challenge, a backyard water park turns into a gymnastics playground.

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 ...