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Anderton, England

Anderton Boat Lift

The world’s oldest boat lift is also known in the United Kingdom as the "Cathedral of the Canals" and one of the "Seven Wonders of the Waterways."

Boats and other river traffic follow the Mississippi's curves near New Orleans; the mighty river is part of The Great Loop, a 6,000-mile circle around the Eastern United States.

'Loopers' Say the Great Loop Is Their Appalachian Trail

Every year, scores of boaters travel the 6,000-mile route around the Eastern United States. Why do they do it?

Shoshi Parks July 18, 2024

Candidates for the most dangerous seas in the world include the North Atlantic, the Southern Ocean, especially the Drake Passage, and the waters near the Cape of Good Hope.

Where Are the World's Most Dangerous Seas?

From the Drake Passage to the Bermuda Triangle, these waters have a reputation for death and destruction.

Laura Kiniry July 16, 2024

Aranjuez, Spain

Museo de Falúas Reales (Royal Barges Museum)

A collection of riverboats of the Spanish royal family in a quaint museum.

Pirate Paradise: 8 Essential Stops for Buccaneers in Florida

Discover a treasure trove of family fun where real pirates once roamed.

Sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry

This Connecticut ferry has been operating in some form since 1655.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Step aboard the first ship to circumnavigate North America.

Okavango Delta, Botswana - August 2, 2022. Western Tourists travelling in a mokoro, along the delta. This type of travel is traditional among the locals of the delta.

Wonder Is Everywhere: Harlem Renaissance, the Return of the Ruby Slippers, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.

April White March 29, 2024

Tacoma, Washington

Fireboat No. 1

This landmark vessel dry-berthed in Tacoma's harbor served in emergencies and ceremonies for more than 50 years.

Rising Sun Riverfront Levee in Southern Indiana.

Discover 11 Spectacular Spots in Indiana to View the 2024 Eclipse

With an official NASA broadcast location, a performance by Janelle Monáe, an authentic Swiss town and much more, the Hoosier State offers every kind of eclipse experience.

Sponsored by Visit Indiana

After World War II, Cederblom lived in the United States and then Brazil.

The Swedish Female Adventurer Who Sailed Solo Around the World

From dodging bullets in the Black Sea to hiding from police in Tibet, Aina Cederblom lived life on her terms.

Malin Annie Jansson March 5, 2024

Morro Bay, California

Morro Bay Maritime Museum

A wealth of seafaring history displayed on the California coast.

Gudrid the Far-Traveled even walked to Rome.

The First Viking Woman to Sail to America Was a Legendary Traveler

Back when the Icelanders called a part of Canada the “land of grapes.”

Frank Jacobs, Big Think February 9, 2024

Zadarski Barkajoli

The medieval ferry service has been going strong since the 14th century.

Alexandria, Minnesota

Legacy of the Lakes Museum

This museum is dedicated to preserving Minnesota's lake culture through displays of vintage watercraft and rotating exhibits.

Port Greville, Nova Scotia

Age of Sail Museum

A community-owned museum that celebrates the history of the shipbuilding industry in this part of Nova Scotia.

Glasgow, Scotland

Paddle Steamer Waverley

This vessel is the final ocean-going paddle steamer in the world.

Archaeology professor Sissel Schroeder sweeps her iPhone over a dugout at the Milwaukee Public Museum to capture images for a 3D model.

Dugout Canoes, the 'Pickup Trucks' of Their Day, Go Digital in Wisconsin

For millennia, people used dugouts for transport and trade. Now, an ambitious project is preserving the canoes virtually and revealing new details.

Susan Cosier November 6, 2023