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The nuclear story told at National Atomic Testing Museum, Las Vegas

August 6, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Most retellings of Las Vegas’ history focus on the mob, casinos or the evolution of the neon sign.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway takes a trip back in time through North Georgia mountains

June 25, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway has been ferrying tourists and railfans between Blue Ridge, Ga., and the Georgia-Tennessee state line since 1998. The heritage railroad train departs from the historic 1906 Louisville & Nashville Railroad depot in downtown Blue Ridge and treks northward for an hour, providing riders with a beautiful view of the scenic North Georgia landscape.

Benjamin Harrison House spotlights nation’s 23rd president

April 9, 2014 Todd DeFeo

To many in 21st century, the presidency of Benjamin Harrison, one of the last of the 19th century, seems like ancient history. Elected to the nation’s top political office in 1888, Harrison remains the only president from the state of Indiana (he was born in 1833 in North Bend, Ohio, but moved to Indianapolis in 1854).

In defense of Joe Jackson, see his house in Greenville, S.C.

March 12, 2014 Todd DeFeo

When it comes to putting together a team of the greatest players ever to take the baseball diamond, it would be hard to overlook “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. Today, Jackson’s former house, where he lived at the time of his death in 1951, has been transformed into a museum.

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame tells the story of nation’s space heroes

February 11, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

Some of the names are embedded in the American psyche like few other modern-day figures: Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell and Sally Ride. They along with more than 70 other space pioneers have earned their way into American history by daring to dream big, working with determination and embracing the unknown in the line of duty.

Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a must-do for Bluegrass State visitors

January 29, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Bourbon has long been a way of life in Kentucky, and a partnership among some of the state’s top distilleries gives visitors an easy way to taste the Bluegrass State’s most famous beverage.

Take a step into the wild west in Fort Worth

January 22, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Fort Worth is often considered “where the West begins.” And, nowhere is that more apparent than at the Fort Worth Stockyards, once the epicenter of the cattle industry.

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San Antonio: Visit The Alamo, historic churches and so much more

January 20, 2014 Todd DeFeo

San Antonio, which is Spanish for Saint Anthony, is the second most populous city in the state of Texas and the seventh most populous city in the United States. Home to 1.3 million people and located in south-central Texas, the city was the fastest-growing of the top 10 largest cities in the country between 2000 and 2010.

Things to do in Atlanta: An easy travel guide for visitors

January 19, 2014 Todd DeFeo

For many, Atlanta is a connection point on a flight, rather than a destination, but the capital of Georgia — and the southeast, for that matter — is so much more.

Houston perfect for a ‘wild’ weekend

January 13, 2014 Todd DeFeo

It was dinnertime when we landed at Hobby Airport. So, my wife and I made a beeline for the hotel, dropped off our bags and headed to a Houston institution. The Rainbow Lodge is one of the city’s oldest eateries, and its menu falls a bit on the wild side. From antelope to buffalo to venison, this dining establishment puts a unique twist on a steak dinner.