2013 - Page 14 of 23 - Sightseers' Delight

‘Acts of Congress’ tours with George Washington’s Constitution

June 8, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Reading the words on the page, it is remarkable to think George Washington’s eyes perused this very page more than two centuries ago as he sought to define the office of President.

Southern Museum planning summer groundbreaking for expanded research center

June 8, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will soon break ground on a 15,000-square-foot expansion to its research center.

National parks to offer healthy, sustainable food at National Parks

June 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Visitors to National Parks will soon have more choices to buy healthy, nutritious food at national parks across the country.

Atlanta-to-Charlotte high speed rail line under review

June 4, 2013 Railfanning.org News Wire

Federal and state officials are studying six possible routes for a high-speed rail line connecting Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Remembering Chief Leatherlips 203 years later

June 2, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Walking in Leatherlips’ final steps

June 1, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Wyandot Chief Shateyaronyah was known as a friend to the white settlers who lived in what is today Central Ohio. So strong was his word, according to legend, he gained the nickname Leatherlips.

South Georgia city planning Paula Deen museum

May 29, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Break out the butter. Residents in the South Georgia city of Albany are planning to open a museum dedicated to one of its more famous native daughters: Paula Deen.

Make minor league baseball a major league experience

May 27, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Baseball season is in full swing, but anyone looking to combine a road trip with the nation’s pastime should consider visiting a minor league ballpark.

Senators want to overturn TSA knife plan

May 23, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A group of senators want to stop a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plan to allow passengers to carry small knives on board airplanes.

At 90, the Rand McNally atlas is as iconic as the American road

May 23, 2013 Todd DeFeo

By 1924, the automobile craze was in full swing, and the open roads were calling motorists.