The Great Lakes are a great travel destination for a thrilling adventure or relaxing vacation. Lake Erie has a little bit of everything for everybody, but you should check it out yourself!

In this article America House volunteer, Philip Kopatz, shares his experience in RAGBRAI (The Registers Annual Great Bicycle Race Across Iowa). Check out how did he enter into the world of cycling that was kind of a fluke accident.

In honor of July being America’s National Ice Cream Month, here are’s some fun facts about the USA's favorite frozen treat.

Music culture in the United States is very strong. One of the most listened to genres of music in the US is Rock and Roll (usually just called “Rock”). Here is a history of the creation and growth of Rock music in the United States, and how it has effected American culture, society, and other musical genres.

One of the most beautiful and challenging hiking spots in the United States is at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. The ranch is in the southwest corner of the United States and covers over 140,000 acres of rugged mountains and deserts! If you want to hike here, you have to be prepared to be challenged physically, emotionally, and mentally.

The United States is a very young country; not even 250 years old. Though the nation hasn’t been independent as long as other countries, Americans already have many customs and traditions for celebrating the USA’s birthday. Independence Day, held on the fourth of July, has a rich history and is celebrated by almost every American, but how each American celebrates can be different.

Anyone working in the startup industry knows how hard it is to create a successful business—oftentimes it might seem as though there is no secret to success when it comes to entrepreneurship. In the following TED Talk, “The Single Biggest Reason Why Startups Succeed,” entrepreneur Bill Gross shares what he believes to be the essential element when it comes to beginning a company.

Below you can discover just a handful of the many incredibly talented contemporary American artists from the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries!

Snacking all the time and never feel full? Try to sub cookies with smoothies. Healthy eating helps you stay in peak condition and here we are not just talking about weight control but about your mental health as well.