April 2012 – Page 2 – Sightseers' Delight

NPS launches Civil War site

April 15, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The National Park Service has launched a new website aimed at highlighting Civil War stories and sites.

Andrews Raid sesquicentennial commemoration continues

April 15, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Kennesaw continued its celebration of the Great Locomotive Chase sesquicentennial with a reenactment of Camp McDonald.

Historic falls remain Greenville’s centerpiece

April 11, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Since before Greenville was even a city, what is today known as Falls Park was a natural draw.

The Andrews Raid: A timeline of events

April 10, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Thursday marks the 150th anniversary of the Andrews Raid. Here’s a timeline of events 150 years ago.

Report: Spending, satisfaction up among Vegas visitors

April 8, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Visitors to Sin City are spending more on non gaming items such as hotls and food and traveler satisfaction remains high, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s (LVCVA) 2011 Visitor Profile.

Just how good is that airline?

April 8, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Here’s how major domestic airlines ranked according to the recently released 22nd annual national Airline Quality Rating.

Historic bridge played role on former State Road

April 7, 2012 The Travel Trolley

But this bridge — said to be the oldest bridge in The Palmetto State still in existence — once sat along the vital Saluda Mountain Road running from Charleston to Columbia and into North Carolina. One of three bridges built along Saluda Mountain Road, it is the only one still standing.

Month: April 2012