The California Zephyr begins its climb from Denver to Winter Park. Photo credit: Jill Dutton Sometimes the mountains call to you. When they do, one way to experience their majesty is a train ride from Denver to Grand Junction, stopping in Winter Park and Glenwood Springs on the way. Departing Denver on Amtrak’s California…
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Santa Fe by Rail–Join us on a Guided Tour
Join travel writer and Evolving Magazine publisher, Jill Dutton, on a guided train tour to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Black & White Photo Challenge – Tracks & Trains
It’s “all aboard!” for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge which this week is all about tracks & trains. I used to love train rides when I was a kid, especially traveling down from London to Kent to visit my grandparents. Nowadays I rarely take the train except to go downtown. It’s much more economical […]…
Notes from the Train: The Good, the Bad, the Glorious
Trips are rarely all good or all bad; yet, it’s the blending of these moments that creates a journey. Below are a few notes on the good, the glorious, and the not-so-good (seeing a derailed train, dragging luggage through a blizzard) during my trip through Colorado by rail. March 6: Arrival at Winter Park Arrived…
Chicago
My wife and I take the train to Chicago every couple of years. It’s a three hour trip from Grand Rapids that affords beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Train travel is one of my favorite methods of getting from point A to point B. I like it because train routes tend to bypass major highways…
Want Less Fear, More Joy? Take the Next Step
I stepped off the train into a blizzard. As I stood there trying to figure out where to go, I heard the conductor’s cry of All Aboard!, and knew I would soon be left to fend for myself. Yet fear never entered my consciousness. Instead, fully immersed in the moment and its requirements, I took the next step.
Curious about train travel? Want to experience Santa Fe’s healing environment? Join us!
For nearly three years I’ve traveled the United States by rail. Now I’d like you to come along. In July I am leading a guided tour from Kansas City, MO. to Santa Fe, NM. We’ll depart KC on July 2 at 10:45 p.m. and arrive in Santa Fe the next afternoon. We’ll spend three full…
An Amazing View on the California Zephyr
The California Zephyr passes through areas of Colorado that are only accessible by rail. Here’s a peek at the view. Read more about Colorado by rail: You Won’t Want to Miss These 4 Great Places to Eat in Winter Park My New Favorite Travel Accessory Want Less Fear, More Joy? Take the Next Step A Lesson in…
Colorado by Rail (Itinerary)
Two days until I depart for Colorado. I’ll take the long way there and leave Kansas City Union Station Sunday morning heading East to arrive in Galesburg, Il. in the afternoon. Then I’ll catch the California Zephyr heading West on one of the most stunning routes in the U.S. to arrive in Winter Park the…
Explore the Nativo Lodge in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Nativo Lodge in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Native American contemporary artists transform guestrooms into large-scale installation works of art.
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