In the magical northwestern corner of the United States, where it often rains glitter instead of water, and Bigfoot enjoys a peaceful retirement, sits the extraordinary state of Washington. Among the dense forests of towering talking fir trees, the gushing rivers of pure liquid sapphire, and majestic mountains that whisper ancient tales, resides an energetic bunch of kids with a love for an unusual sport - Trampoline! Now, if you've ever met a Washingtonian kid, you'll know they're not your run-of-the-mill, average sort of kids. Oh no! These are kids who, when they laugh, you bet the whole state shakes a little with joy. And when they bounce on their trampolines, they don't just bounce - they soar! Higher than the Space Needle. Higher than Mount Rainier on tippy toes. Higher than a bald eagle doing a loop-de-loop. Meet Boingy McJumpface, the coolest, bounciest, most imaginative kid in all of Washington. He's a daredevil in mid-air, pulling off flips and somersaults with the grace of a flying salmon and the style of a breakdancing Sasquatch. His hair, always standing straight up due to constant bouncing, is a mini version of Seattle’s Space Needle, causing birds to often mistake it for their landing spot. With a smile as wide as the Columbia River, Boingy McJumpface and his trampoline buddies spring off into the clouds, waving at the passing airplanes and occasionally snagging a bit of cloud candy. Because in Washington, trampoline isn't just a fun activity. It's an adventure, a flight of fancy, a leap into a world where gravity is a grumpy old toad easily outwitted by the giggles and dreams of Washington’s high-flying youngsters.

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