NASA astronaut Don Pettit has just shared a beautiful shot of the Grand Canyon captured from the space station during his recent stay there.

Amtrak isn't the only rail company serving Americans. If you're on the hunt for scenic train journeys, start with these jaw-dropping trips.

With popular national parks still searching for the answers to congestion, train travel is a practical solution—and a unique ...

It’s also a leader in sustainable tourism, starting with a ride aboard the Grand Canyon Railway. In operation since 1901, the historic locomotive carries visitors from Williams, Arizona, to the ...

Day 2 Train to Grand Canyon; Williams to Page, 163 miles The Grand Canyon Railway began carrying passengers to the South Rim in 1901, but the popularity of automobiles shuttered the service in 1968.

Grand Canyon Railway. I could stare at this for ages – and I do – but eventually, I drag myself away from the path to El Tovar, the historic timber hotel where I’ve booked for lunch.

Grand Canyon Railway offers a year-round schedule from the historic depot in Williams, AZ, to the South Rim, plus Polar Express rides at Christmas.

The Grand Canyon Railway was reestablished in 1989 and takes more than 225,000 people each year from Williams to the South Rim. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

10. Grand Canyon Railway - USA Enjoy the Grand Canyon Railway's Luxury Parlor Class as you travel along Arizona Mountain and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Here, you'll be pampered with panoramic ...

Why you should visit the Grand Canyon “Leave it as it is,” declared U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt after a 1903 sojourn at the Grand Canyon. “You cannot improve on it.

Waumbek Wonderland, The Mt. Washington Cog Railway in Carroll, New Hampshire Join Mr. and Mrs. Claus for a wintry ride filled with hot chocolate, warm huts and a crackling fire.

Grand Canyon Railway worked with Innovative Rail Technologies to develop the grant request. Ticket prices will not be affected, and operating costs will be slightly reduced. For the latest travel news ...