The Great Loop is an interconnected loop of waterways that enables transport throughout the entire Eastern US without traversing open ocean (with a few exceptions – see below!). There are many routes to take along the path, but the longest possible option is around 6,000 miles total.
The 51st State: Can Washington DC be the next official US state?
Washington DC is the seat of the US Government and has a population of more than 600,000 though its residents do not get a voice in Congress – there have recently been calls to create a 51st State.
Tibbett to Contowoyto Winter Road: Connecting diamond mines in Northern Canada
Starting in the city of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, the Tibbett to Contowoyto Winter Road connects various diamond and gold mines located throughout Northern Canada, allowing a ground transportation route to transport resources to and from mines.
Honolulu Rail Transit (HART): A high-cost, very delayed rail system
The Honolulu Rail Transit (HART) project is the current rendition of an effort to provide a functioning commuter rail service to Honolulu residents, an effort that has lasted since the 1960s.
St Pierre and Miquelon: French islands 12 miles from Canada
Off the coast of the Canadian Province of Newfoundland on the far eastern part of the country lies St Pierre and Miquelon, an island duo that technically belongs to France and sits 12 miles off the coast of Canada.
Toronto Islands: Small-town living off the coast of Canada’s largest city
Just a 15 min ferry from downtown Toronto sits the Toronto Islands – an oasis away from the bustling city.
Harry Potter World: The Wizarding World in Central Florida
Universal Orlando Resort is home to Harry Potter World, which spans two separate theme parks that bring the wizarding world to life.
Rose Park, Missoula: Behind the “slant street” neighborhood
Rose Park, Missoula is a neighborhood in a large Montana town with a peculiar road structure and neighborhood design that doesn’t match with the streets around it.
Winter Park Express: From city to slope in under 3 hours
The Winter Park Express service is one of the only in the country to offer train directly to the slopes from Denver to Winter Park Resort.
DCA Perimeter Rule: Only routes under 1,250 miles…with 10 exceptions
DCA Airport in Washington DC enforces a “perimeter rule” stating that only flights under 1,250 miles are allowed to depart from the airport.