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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Forget the Okefenokee, come for the trains – Part II

August 18, 2009 Todd DeFeo

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.

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

August 17, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Driving along U.S. Highway 1 on my first trip to Folkston, I spied a southbound freight train on the tracks to my right.

Month: August 2009