The wind brushed my face, causing me to question whether the breathlessness I felt was from the wind, the altitude, or the utter enormity of the Colorado Rocky Mountains I was viewing up close on the train. Riding in an open-air car, the pace was a leisurely 12 miles per hour, which felt like a…
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Ride Amtrak’s California Zephyr Across Country For a Colorado Vacation
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…
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…
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