"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you thought bounce houses were the MVP of outdoor parties, just wait. Inflatable water slides are here ...

These five once-thriving water parks are now abandoned ruins drawing people interested in hiking around and exploring the eerie remnants left behind.

They started by digging and shaping the ground to create a hidden water slide leading into a brick swimming pool. The work was slow and exhausting, with soil carried out bucket by bucket. After days ...

Water slides are supposed to be fun, right? Well, yes, but some rides around the world offer extreme thrills more reminiscent of roller coasters than any trip to the local pool. We've rounded up what, ...

SEDONA — Nature’s water slide can be found at Slide Rock State Park in Sedona. Nestled in the stunning Oak Creek Canyon, the park features smooth, slick rocks that create natural water slides that ...

A must-visit for any fan of amusement parks is Wisconsin Dells. The Wisconsin city is known as “The Waterpark Capital of the World” due to its multiple water-based theme parks, including Mt. Olympus ...

New renovations to the Southwood Park Slide included newly poured concrete, bathrooms, a larger pool at the base of the slide, and structural improvements to the slide itself. (Photo by Amber Phipps) ...