Fourth of July 2009

USA.gov provides a bounty of tips and resources for the July 4th holiday from government sites.

Their Fourth of July Page covers everything from holiday recipes to travel safety.

Here's just a few of the categories they cover:

• Declaration of Independence – View the original at the National Archives
• Independence Day Celebrations in the National Parks
• Barbecue Safety – from the Agriculture Department
• Recipes from and for Americans
• National Mall Celebration
• State Fireworks Control Laws – What's permitted and prohibited
• Summer Health Tips – from the Federal Citizen Information Center
• Travel Safely

Have a fun and safe holiday!