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There’s something about winter in Illinois from a train seat. These routes make snowy landscapes feel calm, cinematic, and ...

Trains are the most relaxing way to travel, especially in Europe where cities are well-connected. Forget schlepping to the airport, emptying your bag at security, squeezing into your narrow seat. When ...

Oakland's Children's Fairyland, which turned 75, is an argument that storytelling, combined with old-fashioned play, has a ...

Looking for a family-friendly adventure in Arizona? This scenic train ride offers stunning views and fun for everyone.

It's one of the most beautiful ways to see Pennsylvania.

A person was hit and killed by a train in Sacramento on Saturday, according to Union Pacific Railroad.

Their stories involve a sitar, a surfboard, a famous writer and several root beer floats.

It's perfect for families, too.

BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) — A 90-mile (145-kilometer) section of California's Highway 1 along the famous Big Sur coast finally reopened Wednesday after three years of closures and repairs following a ...