Great American Backyard Campout
Grab your backpack and head out to the great outdoors!

Whether you pitch your tent in your backyard or in one of the nation’s parks, register with backyardcampout.org to receive free information about outdoor activities, local wildlife, camping recipes and more.

Happy Independence Day!

Holidays on the Net is delighted to invite you to share in our online celebration of America’s birthday. On July 4, 1776, nine of the twelve colonies attending the Continental Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence — and a nation was born!

Help your children get into the spirit of our nation by enjoying one of our craft projects. Or brush up on your knowledge of American history, with our articles on the Pledge of Allegiance, the American flag and the Declaration of Independence. Also be sure to enjoy a little red, white and blue trivia with our Did You Know? Facts and Figures about July 4th.

Are you planning to host or attend a 4th of July cookout (would it be July 4th if you didn’t?!) Be sure to peruse all our great grill recipes — plus our patriotic pastries, like Mom’s Favorite Apple Pie.

Perhaps you are planning a trip to our nation’s capital for Independence Day? Be sure to visit one of the national monuments and memorials — there is no better way to celebrate the country’s history and heroism. Or how about visiting one of America’s 400 national parks? They are the perfect place to get in touch with the beauty and bounty of the United States.

Of course, nothing says 4th of July like an awesome fireworks display. And if you don’t mind doing a little holiday driving, you might be able to catch one of the nation’s eight best Independence Day pyrotechnic shows.

On Monday, July 4th, 2011, America will be celebrating its 235th birthday. We look forward to sharing with you one of the biggest parties yet!

Happy Holidays,
Holidays on the Net

Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore
About America’s Independence
June 24 : 10 days to July 4th

Did you know that Independence Day is one of ten federal holidays?

The other federal holidays are New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

We’ll be presenting a new “Did You Know?” fact each day as we countdown to Independence Day Day (07/04)! So stop by again tomorrow.
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Celebration of the Senses
Experience and stimulate as you celebrate the five senses: taste, touch, scent, sight, and sound.

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Let It Go Day
Free yourself from all negative thoughts and worries. Its time to let them go and allow the positive into your life in order to heal yourself.

( courtesy of www.wellcat.com )

Stupid Guy Thing Day
You know all those dumb things guys do? Today’s the day to call them to task for it all!

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Its Summertime, Summertime, Sum Sum Summertime!

In the summertime when the weather is hot
You can stretch right up and touch the sky
When the weather’s fine
You got women, you got women on your mind

Summer arrives today at 1:16 PM EDT.
(And its the first day of Winter in the Southern Hemisphere!)

If her daddy’s rich take her out for a meal
If her daddy’s poor just do what you feel
Speed along the lane
Do a ton or a ton an’ twenty-five
When the sun goes down
You can make it, make it good in a lay-by