Across
- 3. To act, persevere, or stand up for your convictions in the face of fear
- 4. Period of time away from work; travel, relax, enjoy
- 6. Missouri born writer; author of Huckleberry Finn
- 8. Written format; how old USA turns this year
- 12. A movie franchise starring Nicholas Cage; history, code cracking
- 13. Lounging area, deck; near swimming pool
Down
- 1. An American Football coach in England, coaching soccer; Apple TV
- 2. Informal gathering; grilling outdoors, also a fast food chain
- 5. Galena hosts one of these for the 4th of July every year
- 7. Sloping sand near the edge of the ocean; vacation destination
- 9. Combustible, brightly-colored explosives; loud
- 10. The United States of America's Independence Day
- 11. Singer/songwriter from East Tennessee; sings "American Kids"