Back in the early part of June, three of Amtrak’s western trains had their schedules disrupted for several days because of flooding along the Mississippi River. Here’s a shot of...
They don’t call this The Windy City for nothing! It’s a beautiful, clear morning here in Chicago, but there is a brisk wind blowing … and it’s chilly! I spent...
Later today, I’m leaving Maui on a trip to Washington, DC, for a meeting of the board of directors for NARP (the National Association of Railroad Passengers). This will be...
If I had to make a choice among Amtrak’s long-distance trains, it would be the Empire Builder, which operates daily between Chicago and either Seattle, Washington, or Portland, Oregon. I’ve...