The Ben Hai River traverses the northern reaches of Quang Tri province, marking Vietnam’s 17th parallel, which was used as the demarcation line between North and South Vietnam in 1954. The demarcation was intended as a temporary line between the north and south until the elections, to be held in 1956 would reunify the country. [...]

The Rockpile The Rockpile is a high, isolated mount that was an important lookout point by the Americans during the war. It’s a quick stop along the road to the Khe Sanh Marine base — not much to see, looks like any other mountain, though there are still signs of the intense defoliation wrought on [...]