Outdoors, Brews, & BBQ

Why the 4th of July is considered the birth of the United States and the start the freedom in this country 

The Separation/freedom of Great Britain took place on July 2nd, 1776

The Declaration of independence was approved by congress with Thomas Jefferson as the main author on July 4th, 1776

Until today the famous location where Colonel John Nixon Read the first printed copy on July 8th 1776 is know as the Independence square.

The National park we are covering today is the 

With that I present you The National Mall  (AKA America's Front Yard!)

For more than 200 years, the National Mall has symbolized our nation and its democratic values, which have inspired the world. The National Mall - the great swath of green in the middle of our capital city and stretching from the foot of the United States Capitol to the Potomac River - is the premiere civic and symbolic space in our nation.

National Mall and Memorial Parks protects the National Mall and its iconic monuments and memorials and over 1,000 acres of greenspace in Washington, D.C.. Come to visit the National Mall and stay to explore all that National Mall and Memorial Parks has to offer.

With in the national mall you have multiple monuments you could visit 

At the center of it all we can start with the Washington monument measuring in at 555 ft tall 

At the end there you have the Lincoln memorial 

At the opposite end you have the Washington capital 

To the north of the monument you have the White House 

To the south of the monument you have the Jefferson memorial 

Surround the mall you have multiple Museums you can see like the 

National Museum of Natural history

National Archives Museum

National Gallery of Art

The Air & Apace Museum 

The botanical gardens museum near the capital 

And more.

Iconic Beers for the 4th of July 

Famous for its rich amber color and medium-bodied flavor, with roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness and a combination of cluster and cascade hops, this true original delivers a well-balanced taste with very distinct character. Born from a historic recipe that was resurrected in 1987, Yuengling Traditional Lager is a true American classic.

Taste: A Distinctive Balance of Spicy Hops, Slightly Sweet Roasted Malts,

Blue Cheese, Black Bean Soup, Bruschetta, Cobb Salad

Burgers, Roasted or Fried Chicken, Burritos

Fat Tire Amber Ale.     5.2 ABV

Fat Tire's unique flavor profile originates from 1930s Belgium. During this era, small breweries began offering easy-drinking beer crafted with signature Belgian yeast in order to satisfy the tastes of visiting British soldiers. Today, Fat Tire delivers drinkers everywhere a flavorful, balanced beer with a fresh herbal hop profile, fine malt presence and a touch of fruity yeast, making it a timeless beer with broad appeal.

BBQ 

hotdogs and burgers 

How to cut designs into that hotdog 

What topping to go great with that burger