Originally Posted by Dewbert
Wow...this is a great suggestion. Based on my time frame, I think the NW coast followed by a train ride home would be a great comprimise!
Thanks!
Amtrack is a great way to relax. I took it from Seattle to St. Louis a few years ago, and you just HAVE to slow down on a train, it's not like you can change anything. I THINK it was the Empire Builder that went across the Northern part of the country, and then into Chicago. I recall that when then went thru glacier National Park they had a ranger come on and gave a narration for the portion thru the park. Stake out a place in the observation car, bring some books and just watch the country glide by. It's amazing how many people will stop what they are doing and wave at a train when it goes bye.
Steve
Who wishes the US had a really good train system, but alas.....