The only firm objective for our last day in Colorado was to connect with Amtrak’s California Zephyr late that afternoon in Grand Junction. But here we were, deliciously sipping our...
My latest trans-continental trek via Amtrak began on a chilly, overcast morning at the Emeryville, California, train station. The California Zephyr departed on time at 9:10 a.m. for the three-day,...
I received an email the other day from someone who wants to take a long-distance train trip and asked which of Amtrak’s routes would offer the most scenic ride. That’s...
A trans-Canada rail trip aboard VIA Rail‘s premier train, the Canadian, is a “must-do” for anyone who really enjoys long-distance train travel. I’ve made the trip three times and heartily...