2011 – Page 25 – Sightseers' Delight

Leaders welcome news of bin Laden’s death

May 2, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The death of Osama bin Laden was welcomed by political leaders.

Finding the real Casey Jones

May 1, 2011 The Travel Trolley

When Casey Jones crashed his locomotive near Vaughn, Miss., on April 30, 1900, he vaulted into American folklore.

New Disney resort on Oahu set to open in August

April 27, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Disney’s new resort in Hawaii is on track to open in August, officials said.

Gas prices remain high, no relief in sight

April 27, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Gas prices continue to hover in the $4 per gallon range, and there doesn’t appear to be any relief in sight.

Feds close investigation of airlines’ proposed merger

April 26, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The federal government on Tuesday closed its antitrust investigation into the proposed acquisition of AirTran Airways by Southwest Airlines, effectively giving the green light to the combination of the two low-cost carriers.

Happy Easter

April 24, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Taken April 23, 2011, in Social Circle, Ga.

Moo-vin’ on down the line

April 24, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Taken April 23, 2011, in Bostwick, Ga.

National parks waiving entry fees through Sunday

April 20, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Through Sunday, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to encourage people to visit a national park.

Nice view

April 19, 2011 The Travel Trolley

And this is the engine. You take what you get when you fly standby. Oh wait, that doesn’t exist anymore.

One Tree Hill … or just one tree

April 18, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Taken April 16 in Conyers, Ga.