I’ve noted here several times that I think that the Cardinal is the most scenic of Amtrak’s eastern trains. OK, now I’ll qualify that and say, for the number of days that the Fall colors are at their peak, the most scenic train in Amtrak’s system is the Adirondack. This train, which runs daily in…
The truth is, I enjoy almost any train ride. But if you’re passing through beautiful countryside, it’s a big bonus. Just about every Amtrak route has something special to offer in the way of scenery, but over the next week or so, I’ll write about the five routes I think offer some really outstanding scenery….
In another week or so, folks back east will be enjoying those wonderful crisp Fall days when the trees have turned color. Over the next few days, I want to recommend three Amtrak trains that provide the unique opportunity to relax in comfort and have magnificent views of the Fall foliage pass by right outside…
On Sunday, I left Boston and returned to New York City in order to catch Amtrak’s Adirondack to Montreal on Monday. I was joined in New York by my brother-in-law, Peter, who took the Hawaiian Airlines non-stop from Honolulu to JFK … an 11-hour red-eye. It’s a great airline, but that’s just too long! We…