Taking the Scenic Route: Chicago to Miami on Amtrak’s Floridian
Amtrak's Floridian runs daily in both directions between Chicago and Miami. Read this account of what it's like to take this newly revived line through America's Backyard!
One Town That Won’t Let You Down: Trains, Art and Baseball in Chicago
Join the author on a one-night, two-day jaunt through Chicago! Starting with a ride on Amtrak’s new Floridian and rolling right along to the CTA, Wrigley Field, Vincent Van Gogh and Edward Hopper.
Dashing Through the Snow: Sampling Amtrak’s Floridian
Can a winter storm slow down Amtrak's new long-distance Floridian? Here's what it was like for two passengers aboard the sleeper train while Kingston hammered the Mid-Atlantic!
Amtrak Revives the Floridian: A One-Seat Ride Between Chicago and Miami
Amtrak’s Floridian—a daily two-night trip between Chicago and Miami—is opening soon with a route that hasn't been done in 45 years. Here's a preview!
Riding Amtrak’s City of New Orleans: 3100 Miles Around DC, Chicago & the Big Easy
Three trains, 15 states and 3100 miles. This is the Amtrak triangle—DC to Chicago, then on to New Orleans, and finally from the Big Easy back to Washington!
Wild Blue Yonder: Visiting the Caribbean Waters of Turks and Caicos
Glowing seascapes and reefs, jouncing car journeys, terrific seafood, and snorkeling to a sunken plane—all in a visit to the beautiful Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean.
Riding Amtrak’s Silver Meteor: Overnight to Jacksonville and Back
From fresh-cooked steaks on the train, to one terrific bookshop, to a legendary rock guitarist—join the author on a three-day rail adventure to Jacksonville.
Postcards from the Edge: Collecting Postmarks for Every State
This Pennsylvania student collected postcards and postmarks for a school project—one each from all 50 US states—with help from travelers and friends!
Big Time: A Year of Travels with a Dozen Concerts and Shows
With the help of much long-distance driving (and one train ride), the author caught 12 worthy concerts in 2023. Take a brief tour of the setlists and venues from this musical panorama!
The Desert Fox: Riding Amtrak’s Sunset Limited
America’s oldest named train, the Sunset Limited runs through vast and varied desert vistas on its 46-hour trek between New Orleans and Los Angeles.
