2009 - Page 5 of 25 - Sightseers' Delight

Ga. Inmate to be Executed

October 20, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Condemned murderer Mark McClain is scheduled for execution by lethal injection at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson.

Attorney General Announces Formal Medical Marijuana Guidelines

October 19, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

Attorney General Eric Holder announced formal guidelines for federal prosecutors in states that have enacted laws authorizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

Air Force Museum shows evolution of aircraft

October 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The museum, located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is the oldest – and largest – museum of military aircraft. The museum features more than 400 aircraft and 17 acres of indoor exhibit space.

AP: Hiroshima, Nagasaki bidding on Olympics

October 18, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the two Japanese cities subjected to atomic bombings at the end of World War II, are working together to bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics, according to The Associated Press.

Hearst Castle: La Cuesta Enchantada

October 15, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Hearst named his mansion La Cuesta Enchantada (or The Enchanted Hill), but it is commonly referred to as Hearst Castle.

More people riding the rails

October 13, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Amtrak in 2009 saw its second-highest ridership since its inception 38 years ago, the railroad announced.

Hearst Castle: ‘Something … a little more comfortable’

October 12, 2009 Todd DeFeo

William Randolph Hearst’s fondness for San Simeon developed during the many family camping trips he took to the area.

Gilmer County Ga. the Apple Capital of Georgia

October 10, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Analysis: Billions goes to ‘low priority’ airport projects