Forgotten waterpark footage perfectly captures ‘unabashed California culture that is long gone’

Say hello to cowabunga culture. Nearly 65 years ago, America’s first water park was created and home to over 250 acres deep in the Mojave desert. Right off I-15, its remote location proved to be a spot where kids across California drove hundreds of miles for a chance to drift down one of 10 waterslides. … Read more

New outdoor waterpark with heated pools among first in the US to stay open year-round

New outdoor waterpark with heated pools among first in the US to stay open year-round

There’s a new kind of waterpark splashing onto the scene. Florida has cemented itself as the premier winter vacation destination for frost-bitten Americans with the opening of Capitva Landing. The new waterpark at South Seas resort on the Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast debuted on Dec. 22 last year, offering a warm weather experience no matter … Read more