For instance, California's Napa Valley Wine Train offers some of the best on-board dining anywhere in the country while West Virginia's tiny Durbin & Greenbrier Valley "Rocket" operates predominately with open-
5. Skunk Train, California California’s Skunk Train is as retro as rail travel gets. The Skunk has been chugging through the redwood forests since 1885. It passes through the massive groves, over scenic bridges, and through tunnels before arriving at the stunning Noyo River Canyon. There are...
Amtrakoffers many overnight and multidayscenic train ridesacross the U.S. from the East Coast, the West Coast and everywhere in between. Route names like the Empire Builder, the Coast Starlight and the California Zephyr are enough to inspire wanderlust for any traveler. Whether you're new to...
In the present day, Wyoming scenic train rides are not available, either as tourist attractions or long-distance trips via Amtrak, our country's national passenger carrier. A long time ago the Cowboy State enjoyed such service under three carriers; Union Pacific, Chicago & North Western, and...
Christchurch to Greymouth on the TranzAlpine train It's perhaps the most scenic train ride in New Zealand, and one of the most scenic train trips anywhere in the world. The TranzAlpine, run by New Zealand train operator KiwiRail as part of their Great Journeys of New Zealand division, runs...
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The section of California's Highway 1 known as Big Sur offers lots of scenic overlooks, hikes, beaches, incredible hotels, and so much more.
If heading south: cross into California After passing through Brookings, you will leave Oregon, but you probably won’t be disappointed as you enter California. Consequently, you will rather quickly find yourself surrounded by thegiant redwood forestthat dominates the northwestern portion of the state...
Beautiful, scenic drives and day trips to see colorful fall foliage along Washington State highways and mountain slopes.
If I could just get myself to some Central American coastline by sailboat then I could travel overland through Mexico and into California. Et voilà! It would all depend on what opportunities I could find once in Caribbean, but it’s a worthwhile objective. “I can’t wait for the oil ...