As the train slowed to a halt, the usual chatter of passengers aboard the Rocky Mountaineer dimmed to a quiet hum, as if to mimic our surroundings. I stood outside on the viewing deck, just steps from ...

From Colorado to coastal Maine, America has a lot on offer in leaf-peeping season. But here’s a secret: Our northern neighbor is kaleidoscopic in autumn. The undulating alpine scenery coated in ...

There is something about a train that sets it apart from all other modes of transportation: that unique combination of laid-back relaxation and visual stimulation as the wheels clatter beneath your ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province, is well known for its spectacular landscapes, offering endless views of serrated peaks ...

In this speed-obsessed and perpetually connected era, when we expect our airplanes to have Wi-Fi and DirecTV, it’s almost aggressively nostalgic to set aside nearly a week to admire the scenery while ...

There I was on the Rocky Mountaineer, one of the most luxurious trains in North America, and some of the first thoughts going through my head (I hate to admit) were that connection through that the ...

WHY IT RATES: For travelers who love seeing the world via rail, Rocky Mountaineer offers stunning views and exceptional value.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. The first train of Rocky ...

From the vintage Kettle Valley Steam Railway to the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer, these are the best routes to take to the tracks in the western Canadian province. The Amtrak trains that ply this route ...