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Rent kayaks, paddleboards or pontoon boats onsite to access the best secluded spots. Pro tip: Camp overnight for sunrise swims and fewer crowds. Water stays cool and deep year-round.

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In the boathouse, they slide the boats back onto the racks and collect the oars from the puddles on the dock. By 6:45 a.m., once boats and oars are stowed, the rowers have scattered.

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These colorful displays are part of Slide City's tour, which brings pop-up water parks to cities across the U.S. The park is set up in Atlanta on 20th Street through Sunday.