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We are big fans of trains and the previous episode focused on the Trails and Rails program, which we were able to experience on a 2017 trip on the Southwest Chief.  In 2020, we took two other long-distance trains: the Sunset Limited in January and the California Zephyr in March.  Amtrak has 30 train routes throughout the United States which cover 500 destinations in 46 states, offering some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.  Train travel has been likened to a “land cruise” and we definitely considered the train trips part of the vacation, exemplifying the adage that it is not about the destination but the journey.  We appreciated the opportunity to not only learn about the history and geology of the U.S. but also to get to know our fellow passengers and Amtrak staff. While Covid-19 has altered operations significantly, we encourage our listeners to consider a long-distance train ride in the future.

For more information on Youth Opportunities Program:  bit.ly/YOPNov2020.  To donate, bit.ly/YOPDonate.

And to learn more about Amtrak’s routes, including the California Zephyr and Southwest Limited: bit.ly/Amtrakld