March 2019

Passengers ride on the open-air gondola car through “The Trough” on West Virginia’s Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad.

Aboard the Potomac Eagle: Trough Trip Crosses the Highlands

The West Virginia scenic railroad has a family feel to it as passengers watch for birds, buildings and scenery.
The Dollywood Express steam locomotive #192 sits at the station before departing on a 2.5 mile journey through the popular amusement park in Tennessee.

Photo Essay: Trains!

Our contributing photographers capture the drama and splendor of mountain excursions.

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Behind Blue Ridge Country

Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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