After about 30 minutes, the North Pole came into view. Windows opened and everyone craned to see the magical village of ...

Grab your Christmas pajamas! These scenic Colorado trains are taking riders on festive trips to the ‘North Pole,’ complete with hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and visits with Santa. You’ll want to grab ...

Hop aboard Colorado’s winter train rides and take in breathtaking Rocky Mountain snow scenery from the comfort of your seat.

Imagine a train ride, rolling across the countryside, through the mountain passes, and through historic towns.  While these images may be what Americans commonly experienced when traveling 100 years ...

Alicia Rovey of the All Fifty Club, a group of travel enthusiasts who want to visit all 50 states, visited five states with her family on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief, which runs between Chicago and Los ...

OK, adults, now that the kids are gone — you are teaching them to read the newspaper, right? — let’s talk about a brand-new ...

Scenic train rides are a pleasure for travelers, and can be greatly enhanced by a cold, snowy atmosphere. With the holiday season coming up and temperatures getting lower, this list shows off a few ...

These West Virginia train rides turn winter into a postcard, offering sweeping mountain views, frosted forests, and ...

What comes to mind when you think of Alaska? Never-ending landscapes, the midnight sun, animals such as bears, moose, and caribou are all associated with this great state. Whatever comes to mind when ...

If you’re looking for an epic scenic hike in Colorado this winter, then you’re going to love the Mayflower Gulch Trail between Frisco and Leadville. It has a little bit of everything, and it’s ...

Kids who dream of taking a ride on The Polar Express can get their wish on a local holiday train ride this season. Several historic railroads host special rides for the holiday season, some with ...