August 2009 - Sightseers' Delight

AAA: Number of Labor Day travelers decline

August 30, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Fewer people will be traveling this Labor Day, according to AAA.

Alton Brown celebrates 10 years of ‘Good Eats’

August 29, 2009 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA — Alton Brown took to the stage tonight to celebrate 10 years of his popular “Good Eats” show on the Food Network.

A rooftop view of Atlanta

August 28, 2009 The Travel Trolley

AirTran looking to add a trio of popular destinations

August 26, 2009 The Travel Trolley

AirTran Airways is looking to add three popular destinations to its lineup – Nassau, Bahamas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Aruba.

Attendance at national parks on the rise

August 23, 2009 The Travel Trolley

During the first half of 2009, national parks saw an increase of roughly 4.5 million visits when compared to the same time period in 2008.

Historic organization helping raise money to save Athens landmark

August 20, 2009 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is teaming up with the Georgia Theatre to raise money to rebuild the historic structure, which was gutted in a June 19 fire. “Fans and artists from all over the world have reached out, offering to help us save this truly magical and historic building,” Georgia Theatre owner Wilmot Greene said in a news release. “Our partnership with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation will make it

To travel is to…

August 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

I’m mulling my recent escapades, trying to put everything into perspective — there were some unique, some historic and some downright weird attractions.

When in Folkston, take time to tour the town – Part III

August 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

FOLKSTON, Ga. — When in Folkston, it’s worth taking a few minutes away from the train watching platform and taking a walking tour of the historic downtown. The train platform is conveniently located near the city’s downtown, and the most logical place to start the walking tour is at the historic train depot. Stop inside and enjoy the town’s train museum, and while there, pick up a copy of “Folkston Then and Now: A Self-Guided Walking

Forget the Okefenokee, come for the trains – Part II

August 18, 2009 Todd DeFeo

FOLKSTON, Ga. — Every day, upwards of 80 CSX trains pass through the Folkston Funnel, so named because two railroad lines merge just north of downtown. In fact, almost all Florida-bound freight trains pass through the city’s limits. The city of Folkston has embraced the railroad that passes through town and welcomes railfans from around the country who want to watch trains pass through the south Georgia town. In 2001, with the help of a $30,000

When in Folkston, don’t just visit the Okefenokee – Part I

August 17, 2009 Todd DeFeo

FOLKSTON, Ga. — Driving along U.S. Highway 1 on my first trip to Folkston, I spied a southbound freight train on the tracks to my right. At a side street ahead, Kingfisher Landing Road, I turned, pulled up to the grade crossing and stopped my car. I rolled down my window and let the shutter rip. As the train passed, I made a U-Turn and continued my southward journey along U.S. Highway 1. When I made