The World's Most Beautiful Places
The Brigham City Gateway Arch is an iconic structure located in Brigham City, Utah, that serves as a welcoming landmark for the city. This historic arch spans Main Street and features the words “Gateway to the World’s Greatest Wild Bird Refuge,” referencing the nearby Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, a renowned destination for birdwatching and natural beauty.
Brigham City lies north of Salt Lake City, at the base of the Wasatch Front Mountain range.
An early morning coal barge and tug boat head downstream on the Ohio River passing under I-65 and along the waterfront for downtown Louisville, Kentucky. In the distance is the Mc Alpine Locks and Dam, and the Falls of the Ohio.
The McAlpine Locks and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky, is a critical infrastructure component on the Ohio River, enabling river barge traffic to bypass the Falls of the Ohio, a series of rapids that historically obstructed navigation. The Ohio river serves as a key hub for commercial river traffic, including barges transporting commodities like coal, grain, and industrial goods. The Ohio River connects coal mining regions, particularly in Appalachia, to power plants, steel mills, and export markets via shipping terminals in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a solemn and iconic monument located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia (outside Washington D.C.), dedicated to honoring unidentified American service members who gave their lives in wars. Established in 1921, the tomb represents all those who have died in service to the United States without their remains being identified. Guarded 24/7 by the elite soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” the tomb is a symbol of ultimate sacrifice and national gratitude. Visitors often observe the meticulous Changing of the Guard ceremony, a powerful reminder of the nation’s respect for its fallen heroes.