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National parks to waive fees on 17 days in 2012

October 17, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The National Park Service is planning to waive entrance fees at national parks on 17 days in 2012, officials announced today.

Views from Gold Rush Days

October 16, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Taken Oct. 16 in Dahlonega, Ga.

Report: Southwest to ‘unwind’ Atlanta AirTran hub

October 12, 2011 The Travel Trolley

When Southwest Airlines begins its service in Atlanta early next year, it won’t be the same service in a new paint scheme.

Reports: Atlanta officials looking at possible relocation of Cyclorama

October 10, 2011 The Travel Trolley

City officials are looking at weighing options for moving The Cyclorama, a number of reports indicate. However, a move doesn’t appear to be imminent, nor is such a move guaranteed to take place.

Georgia’s ‘Apple Capital’ celebrates all things apple

October 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Gilmer County, located about 80 miles north of Atlanta, is known as the “Apple Capital of Georgia.”

Festival focuses on Dawsonville’s colorful history

October 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

During the first of the 19th century, the city of Dawsonville grew as settlers and gold miners moved into the area in the wake of a gold rush in North Georgia. But Dawsonville earned its more storied, infamous reputation during Prohibition when the area became a focal point for moonshine production.

Leaf Watch 2011: Check online to keep up with changing leaves

October 4, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites launched “Leaf Watch 2011” on Oct. 1. The initiative tracks the fall’s colors in Georgia.

A quick tour of the former Navy Supply Corps School

October 3, 2011 The Travel Trolley

All photos taken June 26, 2011.

WDW: 40 years later, and it’s still evolving

September 30, 2011 West Center Street

West Center Street.com From a massive expansion to Fantasyland to construction of a new resort, Walt Disney World is continuing to grow and change – even on the brink of its 40th birthday. “As an opening day cast member, I’m excited to see Fantasyland further transformed into Walt Disney’s original vision of a place where fairy tales come true,” Phil Holmes, vice president of Magic Kingdom park and a 40-year Disney theme park veteran, said

WDW to celebrate 40 years

September 29, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Walt Disney World is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday with a host of activities, including a parade and a ceremony to honor cast members who have worked at the resort since it opened.