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School’s out for the summer and we can’t think of anything better to do on a hot, humid summer day than splashing with your kids in some of our local water parks. Here are our picks for some attractions to check out.
The Mega Wedgie at Hurricane Harbor
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With an 80-degree drop (that's practically straight down!), the Mega Wedgie at Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee may result in a little discomfort-and a whole lot of "I'm screaming because it's fun!"
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