The Panama Canal was one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. It’s a must see when visiting Panama City. If you’re not interested in the engineering part of the story, it’s incredible just to see the huge ships passing through.
The Atatürk Dam (Atatürk Barajı) is situated on the road between the cities of Adıyaman and Urfa in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s the third largest dam in the world (as of October 2025).
Hoover Dam is one of the greatest engineering marvels of modern history. It’s just a short drive from Las Vegas and within the boundaries of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a huge park surrounding Lake Powell. It covers 1,254,429 acres of mostly desert, with roughly ⅔ in Utah and ⅓ in Arizona.