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Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

The world's longest bridge over water, appearing as a straight line cutting through the massive lake.

New Orleans Skyline

A bird's-eye view of the Caesars Superdome, the French Quarter, and the winding Mississippi River loops.

Atchafalaya Basin

The largest wetland and swamp in the United States, featuring a maze of dark water and cypress trees.

Industrial Corridor

The dense concentration of refineries and petrochemical plants near Beaumont and Port Arthur.

Lake Houston

A scenic transition from coastal wetlands to the piney woods and suburban landscapes north of Houston.

Emerald Coast Beaches

Immediate views of the white quartz sand and turquoise waters of Destin and Santa Rosa Island upon takeoff.

Mississippi Sound

A clear view of the thin barrier islands including Horn Island and Cat Island stretching along the coast.

Mississippi River Delta

The massive 'Bird's Foot' delta where the Mississippi River deposits sediment into the deep blue Gulf of Mexico.

Offshore Oil Rigs

Spotting the industrial architecture of deep-water drilling platforms scattered across the horizon.

Galveston Bay

Views of the massive cargo ships and tankers lining up to enter the Houston Ship Channel during the descent.