A Smoke-filled race to Bellingham, WA for the Alaska Marine Highway ferry. The journey of 11,000 miles begins with one train... ...
Alaska Trip Report: Getting to Alaska from Florida
Getting to Alaska from Florida without flying is not an easy trip to plan. That's why this all-too-familiar scenario plays like a broken ...
Aboard Amtrak Silver Star Without the Dining Car
Will the traditional dining car become history? UPDATE: Amtrak recently also discontinued the traditional dining car on the Silver ...
Across America on Amtrak Southwest Chief Chicago to Los Angeles
At three o'clock the Amtrak conductor shouted, "All aboard!" The doors clanked shut and the Southwest Chief rolled out of beautiful Union ...
For the Love of Trains – How It All Began
Trains Aren't Just for Boys Girls aren’t supposed to like trains. But there are exceptions. From as far back as I can remember, I’ve ...
Amtrak Update Hurricane Irma Cancellations
Amtrak Florida and Southeast Train Service Suspended Like airlines, all service for Amtrak Florida trains are affected by Hurricane Irma. ...
Lessons I’ve Learned from Traveling Solo
Traveling solo wasn’t something I set out to do. It just happened. I was only 12 years old when I ventured out on my own aboard the ...
Ride Amtrak’s Historic Great Dome Car This Autumn
Nostalgic Great Dome Car returns Encore please! Against a background of brilliant fall foliage, Amtrak's Great Dome car will once again return ...
Amtrak and Lyft Partnership and How to Use Lyft on Amtrak App
Amtrak and Lyft, a popular rideshare company that rivals Uber, have formed a partnership to help train travelers. The idea is to make ...
