Sites of the Month

Celebrate Amelia Earhart history.com – July 24 is Amelia Earhart Day, and you can celebrate by learning more about this record-setting aviator. She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Her life ended mysteriously as she attempted to become the first pilot to fly all the way around the world.

Creative Ice Cream Recipes cookingchanneltv.com – July is Ice Cream Month, and a great time to explore interesting variations on everyone’s favorite creamy dessert. This photo gallery features inventive flavors like Trail Mix, Curry and Mint, Pumpkin Stracciatella (“little rags” in Italian), Brown Butter Bacon, Honey-Rhubarb, and Asiago. Is your mouth watering? Don’t worry, recipes are included.

Summer Photography Tips digital-photography-school.com – The Digital Photography School offers five great tips for taking better shots this summer. For example, take photos of the same place at different times to capture variations in lighting. Or, photograph in bad weather to capture unique shots. Sign up for the newsletter to get more tips in your inbox.

Stay Hydrated & Healthy heart.org – The importance of drinking enough water can’t be overstated, and it’s especially critical when you’re playing sports or out in the sun. Read this American Heart Association article about why and how to stay hydrated, then explore other important health information on the site such as keeping cool during warm weather workouts.