Travel Archives – Sightseers' Delight

National Parks waiving entry fees on select weekends this summer

June 2, 2009 The Travel Trolley

National Parks nationwide are waiving entry fees on three weekends this summer, and officials hope everyone will take advantage of the deal to visit a park.

Japan’s railroad history doesn’t begin with the Shinkansen

April 29, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The Shinkansen glides swiftly along the rails that crisscross Japan. The high-speed bullet trains that whisk travelers from one side of Japan to the other are an icon of the country and a model for high-speed rail.

Kingston: The turning point of the Andrews Raid

March 9, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Railroad travel was very different during the Civil War, and stops were frequent. In some cases, a town’s sole livelihood was the railroad.

Daylight saving time: Another hour to enjoy the outdoors

March 8, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Daylight Saving Time is here, and the great outdoors is beckoning adventurers with an extra hour of daylight.

Odd vs. even: What gives?

March 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

It wasn’t until the 1920s – once the automobile revolution was in full swing – that officials decided to start using standard signs and the odd-even road designations for the nation’s 3 million miles of roads.

Wine, opulence and pork chops

March 3, 2009 Todd DeFeo

We sat at the counter of Tupelo Honey Cafe watching the organized madness before us. Chefs ladled gravy into bowls while sausage patties sizzled on the griddle before our eyes.

No direction needed to enjoy a day in Asheville

March 2, 2009 Todd DeFeo

I had no direction in mind when I walked into the chocolate bar. French Broad Chocolate Bar’s offerings are extensive, centering around, obviously, chocolate.

What’s behind that wonderful smell in the air?

March 1, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The smell was thick and inviting, so I ordered a pork BBQ plate, an early lunch that promised to please.

The GPS is set, and I’m ready to drive

February 28, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The GPS was set. The music was blaring – the Black Crowes’ rendition of “God’s Got It.” There was a driving rain outside the window, but I had a destination in mind.

‘Big Shanty, 20 minutes for breakfast’

February 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The General steam locomotive pulled the morning passenger train, winding its way through the rural Georgia countryside. Shortly before 6 a.m. on a rainy morning, Engineer Jeff Cain blew the locomotive’s whistle to signal that Big Shanty was approaching.