The Parker Dam is located on the border of California and Arizona, some 155 miles south of the Hoover dam. This arch gravity dam was completed in 1938 and is constructed of concrete. The Parker Dam is the deepest dam in the world with a length of 856 feet and a width of 320 feet, of which 235 feet is located below the bed of the river. Parker Dam generates power and supplies water for most areas of Southern California. The reservoir created behind Parker Dam is known as Lake Havasu.

The Old Town of Salzburg, Austria, as viewed high above from Hohensalzburg Castle. The castle was built in 1077. Salzburg, or "salt castle", derived from the barges of salt that use to be carried on the Salzach river, can be seen flowing through the city. Today, Salzburg is world famous for its beautiful Alpine views, the birthplace of Mozart, baroque architecture, and film settings for parts of the film The Sound of Music.

The San Antonio River Walk is a pedestrian only walkway that follows the San Antonio River in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Restaurants, bars, stores, and entertainment can be found lined along the river. The river walk, which began construction in 1930 and 1940, has become a popular tourist destination. The Alamo Mission can also be found near by.

A view high above New York City from The Top of the Rock. The observation deck is located on the 70th floor of the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Closed to the public since 1986, the Top of the Rock underwent a $75 million renovation, and once again reopened on November 1, 2005. Manhattan can be seen bounded by the Hudson River on the right and the East River on the left. Other famous landmarks that can be viewed include the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building.

A view of the longest river in Germany, the Rhine. The river flows over 800 miles through Germany, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The Rhine river flows here through Bacharach, Germany. This medieval town of 2,000 has a long history of war and violence, but today is a popular tourist destination for its wines, castles, and spectacular views. The river is a major European transportation artery, as seen by the tanker ship.