Cool off at the 10 best water parks in the US

Plus, the bizarre cold war among rocket popsicles Advertisement [10best logo]( [Read in Browser]( Weekly Escape [The fascinating story behind patriotic Bomb Pop and Firecracker popsicles]( [The fascinating story behind patriotic Bomb Pop and Firecracker popsicles]( What’s red, white (and black), and blue? The decades-long battle between the manufacturers of three iterations of the iconic tricolored, patriotic rocket popsicles. Thanks to their similar names and nearly identical appearances, you’ve likely mistaken these summertime staples — Bomb Pops and Firecrackers — for one another plenty of times. And while they’ll usually only set you back a buck a piece, these rocket pop manufacturers have millions of dollars at stake as they continue their frozen, syrupy arms race. Who will save us from this ice cold war, and how did we end up here in the first place? [Read More]( [Cool off at the 10 best outdoor water parks in the US]( [Make a splash at the 10 best outdoor water parks in the United States]( When the summer season rolls around, millions of people head to water parks across the United States to cool off. We asked a panel of experts to nominate their favorite outdoor water parks in the country for the ultimate day of sun and fun, then our readers voted for their top picks. Here are the 10 best outdoor water parks in the United States. [Read More]( Advertisement [10best logo]( Trusted Travel + Lifestyle Advice [visit us on facebook]( [visit us on twitter]( [visit us on instagram]( [Terms of Service](  •  [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( [Privacy Notice](  •  [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy](  •  [Feedback]( Need to unsubscribe? [Click Here](