Explore America on Amtrak's California Zephyr
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Series: American Rail Guides, Book 4
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Publisher: Thomas Baker
Published: Aug 5 2024
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
CHICAGO TO SAN FRANCISCO
'THE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR' AN ICONIC WESTERN ADVENTURE
Everyone traveling on Amtrak's popular route between Los Angeles and Seattle should have a copy of 'Explore America on Amtrak's California Zephyr'. It's like having your own personal tour guide point out the captivating scenery, towns, and history passing by your window - and tell you fascinating stories. All the while tracking your progress as you proceed across the country.
- What is special about the place?
- Why is it here?
- What's happened here?
- What's quirky and fun about it?
- Is anyone famous from here?
- Explore America on Amtrak's California Zephyr' turns this wonderfully scenic rail journey into a fascinating adventure.
Don't leave the station without it.
1. ALL ABOARD AMTRAK!
What is Amtrak?
What are the Superliners?
Seating, Sleeping, and Sightseeing on Amtrak
Who's Who?
2. 'THE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR'
History of the California Zephyr
Why Ride the California Zephyr?
The California Zephyr Schedule
The California Zephyr Stations
3. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
4. SIGHTSEEING ABOARD 'THE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR'
The following is a shortened list of some of the stations and themes covered:
Chicago, IL
Why is Chicago Architecture Distinctive?
Burlington, IA
Ottumwa, IA
Osceola, IA
What Were the Emigrants' Trails?
Omaha, NE
What was the Trans-Continental Railway?
Lincoln, NE
Who were the Plains Indians?
Hastings, NE
What was the Oregon Trail?
Five Myths of the Old West
Fort Morgan, CO
What was the California Trail?
Denver, CO
Glenwood Springs, CO
Grand Junction, CO
Green River, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
Elko, NV
Reno, NV
Sacramento, CA
What was the California Gold Rush?
Emeryville, CA
5. 'CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR' TRIVIA QUESTIONS
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