Show Your Independence

WE'LL TAKE YOU THERE

Think if you've seen one Fourth of July, you've seen them all? Not if you haven't been to these places:

--MEXIA, TEXAS Boomin' on the Fourth in Mexia is a weeklong festival that ends on Independence Day with a rodeo, concerts and, of course, an office-chair race through downtown.

--NORRIS, TENN. Ever shot an anvil? Here's how. Place one large blacksmith's anvil upside down on the ground. Fill its cavity with a fine grade of gunpowder. Place a second anvil on top of it. Ignite the gunpowder and watch the top anvil fly as high as 125 feet into the air....

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!