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For the country’s 250th anniversary, American Cruise Lines plan nationwide river cruises that include St. Paul stops
St. Paul is set to be a central excursion point for a pair of 50-plus-day river cruises in 2026, billed by American Cruise Lines as the longest such voyages on the market. At 51 nights, the Great ...
Explore the Erie Canal through the years
On July 4, 1817, a shovel full of dirt, dug in Rome, marked the start of the original Erie Canal. It was officially completed ...
The Boat Race: Why has Oxford and Cambridge’s annual river rivalry endured for almost 200 years?
Teams from the two universities have to deal with dirty tricks and dirty water - but it remains a key part of the British ...
With Erie Canal turning 200, WMHT brings New York's economic engine back to life
When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, it was an immediate success and led to the growth of the Empire State. A new series dives ...
Could US Troops Be Deployed to Panama Canal? What We Know
A deal has reportedly been made which will see troops deployed to the Central American country for training exercises.
Panama Canal Ship Pilot Navigates Tricky Waters, and Trump
Capt. Efraín Hallax, 73, has been steering vessels through the canal, and he has seen it all, from a dictator’s fall to the ...