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Fireworks burst behind the Washington Monument at dusk, with a glowing sunset sky. This year's fireworks display is the largest in history.

Fourth of July 2026 Celebrates 250 Years of the United States: Rodeos, Exhibits, Tall Ships, Festivities, Fireworks, Tributes, Parades and Pies

The United States is preparing for a historic milestone in 2026: the 250th anniversary of independence, known as America250. Here are free experiences, with entertainment ideas and safety tips for travelers joining the nationwide celebrations.

CULTURE & HERITAGE

Cookie & Keller

Jul 26 min read

Yellowstone Park Road Trip: Cut your own trail from your home base to the park

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK is best shared with friends -- most pleasantly, with chums from another country. We showed off the nation's oldest national park recently to our friends, John and Sue Speight, an adventuresome English couple we met a few years ago on a Southeast Asia cruise.

ROAD TRIPS

Cookie & Keller

Jul 6, 20186 min read