2013 - Page 16 of 23 - Sightseers' Delight

Mica grills TSA over continued mismanagement

April 19, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Transportation Security Administration is continuing its pattern of fear mongering and continued mismanagement, U.S. Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., charged.

UPDATE-4: Plane’s landing gear collapses after landing in Lexington, closing airport

April 18, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A small plane’s landing gear collapsed after it landed this afternoon at Blue Grass Airport, prompting airport officials to shut down the airport to both inbound and outbound flights, according to airport personnel.

Plane without nose gear lands in Lexington, airport closed to traffic

April 18, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A small prop plane with no front landing gear landed at Blue Grass Airport on Thursday afternoon, closing the small airport.

Plane with no front landing gear shuts Lexington airport

April 18, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A small prop plane with no front landing gear landed at Bluegrass Airport.

Plane without nose gear lands in Lexington

April 18, 2013 Todd DeFeo

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The plane appears to be a small prop plane.

Don’t raise taxes on fliers, airline group says

April 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A White House proposal to levy additional taxes on travelers has drawn the ire of the industry trade organization that represents U.S. airlines.

Texas city hopes house with historic ties draw tourists

April 13, 2013 Special to The Travel Trolley

On a quiet south Irving street, there is a home that blends in with those around it. With a past tied to tragedy, this house, steeped in history, has a story to tell. Now, the City of Irving is investing in its past—and its future.

Amtrak hopes more riders means more money

April 12, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is hoping a continued growth in the number of riders translates into increased funding for the national railroad.

Picking baseball’s best teams: 19th century edition

April 2, 2013 Todd DeFeo

In honor of opening day, here is a brief look at five of the greatest teams to ever take the field. Before the turn of the 20th century, that is.

Hoover Dam is a one-of-a-kind experience

March 30, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Located roughly 35 miles east of Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam is an easy — and worthwhile — day trip from Sin City. A number of tour groups offer sightseeing excursions from Vegas hotels for those travelers who don’t have access to a vehicle.