The Arctic Bridge is a “figurative” bridge – more a shipping link between North American and Europe/Asia with ending points in the northern Russian city of Murmansk and in the Northern Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba.
Kalalau Trail: A tropical hiking paradise
Kauai is nicknamed the “Garden Isle” because of its lush, tropical landscape. and is home to some of the best hiking in the world – including the Kalalau Trail.
ORD Expansion: An $8.5 billion modernization project
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the busiest airports in the US and world and is currently undergoing an expansion project to increase traveler experience and flight capacity.
Manitou Islands: Two islands in Lake Michigan with a sad origin legend
The Manitou Islands sit in the middle of northern Lake Michigan, approximately 15 miles off the coast of Michigan.
Diomede Islands: Where you can see Russia from your house
There are two separate islands in the Bering Strait – Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (US) – which are separated by about 2 miles.
Djibouti Military Bases: A multi-country presence in a strategic location
Because of its strategic location for commerce, Djibouti has attracted the eyes of foreign military powers keen on protecting their nation’s interests – US, France, Japan and China all have significant permanent military bases in the small African country.
Backbone Trail: 68-mile hike from the middle of a 10 million-person city
Starting from the Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, the Backbone Trail stretches just under 68 miles throughout the Santa Monica Mountains through 6 state parks, national recreation areas and preserves.
Alaska Marine Highway System: A highway system…for boats
Alaska is connected to the “lower 48” not through roads, but through the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS)