In the charmingly compact state of Rhode Island, the tiniest of the United States, exists a world teeming with high-flying adventure. This may be a pint-sized state, but its children are anything but small on energy! Let me introduce you to a feathered friend and guide named Rubber Ducky. No, he's not your typical bath-time buddy, but a Rhode-Island-sized, colorfully plumed parrot with a boisterous laugh and a magical trampoline. Rubber Ducky, with his smooth, rainbow-colored feathers and squawking voice, can't be missed. His enormous, mystical trampoline is his favorite mode of transport, and he can often be seen bouncing around RI, from the bustling streets of Providence to the sandy beaches of Newport. Now, the kids of Rhode Island, they adore this fun-loving, trampoline-traveling parrot. They've taken to this trampoline trend with gusto, spending their sunny afternoons aiming for the clouds and their starry evenings reaching for the moon. With a flip here, a bounce there, and a leap skyward, these tiny daredevils, just like our friend Rubber Ducky, have turned the ordinary trampoline into a jouncing joyride. So, if ever you're in Rhode Island, listen closely. Beneath the harmonious chirping of songbirds and the whispers of the Atlantic Ocean, you'll hear the rhythmic boings of trampolines, the delighted shrieks of children catching flight, and the raucous laughter of a certain parrot. Rubber Ducky and the trampoline kids of Rhode Island, small in size but big on fun, are a reminder that no matter where you are, there's always room for a little bit of magic and a whole lot of adventure.

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