Articles by Todd DeFeo

About Todd DeFeo

Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is the owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and Railfanning.org.

Taking a moment to enjoy the sunset

November 15, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Just taking a moment to enjoy the sunset, something you can see every once in awhile if you take the time. Sometimes we forget to take the time to stop and take notice.

The historic swing bridge over the Cumberland River in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Feds chip in for rehab of historic Tennessee railroad bridge

October 22, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has allocated up to $2.2 million to help rehabilitate and automate a historic railroad bridge over the Cumberland River in Clarksville.

Mingle with the chief executives at Rapid City’s ‘City of Presidents’

October 12, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The City of Presidents is one of the more unique public art installations anywhere in the world.

Consider these items when packing for your next trip

September 23, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Packing for a trip can be a frustrating experience, or sometimes, people don’t put much thought into it. Here are a few ideas for items to pack on your next trip.

Why is traveling the most painful part of travel?

September 17, 2020 Todd DeFeo

If you go to pretty much any railroad museum, you can probably learn about rail travel’s “glory days.” It’s an era that maybe never existed, but we look backward and lament about this era. The same may be true about flying.

Penn State lauds decision to play football this fall

September 16, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The return of Big Ten football “is a positive for not only our athletics department, but our campus community and Penn State nation,” Penn State’s athletic director said.

Living on the edge

September 8, 2020 Todd DeFeo

There’s something amazing, and perhaps inspiring, about plants that grow on the edge. And, on a chilly day like today, they make for quite the juxtaposition of bright colors against more dull colors. Beautiful, nonetheless.

Take time to sail in Amelia Island

September 3, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes it’s possible to forget Amelia Island is, in fact, an island. But, a quick sail around the Amelia River and St. Marys Entrance is a reminder that it is not only an island, but it provides a relaxing getaway from the world’s craziness.

Ohio State Buckeyes first game remembered at Ohio Wesleyan

August 31, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Normally, the return of college football means a return to the Horseshoe for Ohio State fans. Not this year. Thanks, COVID-19.

Ohio could receive millions to address maintenance projects at national parks in the state

August 14, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Ohio could receive millions of dollars in federal funding to tackle maintenance at national parks in the state.