this illuminating Amtrak travel guide brings to life hundreds of points of interest you might otherwise miss. You will experience California and the West Coast like never before. He explains the beautiful landscapes, intriguing history, pivotal events, and colorful characters that shaped the region's history as you pass important locations.What's here?This carefully researched railway travel guidebook tells you what's outside the window. It gives you a front-row seat to the absorbing stories that unfold as the train hugs the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean and passes vibrant cities, volcanic peaks, expansive agricultural fields, and dense evergreen forests to the snow-capped mountain ranges of the Pacific Northwest.

In this carefully researched rail travel guidebook, Baker recounts absorbing stories of trappers, pioneer farmers, and wagon trains. He also explains the significance of the Spanish missions, the Oregon Trail, Crater Lake National Park, Gold Rush and how they are integral to the story of the American West.The essential Amtrak travel companionThis expertly crafted USA travel guidebook is perfect for inquisitive, on-the-go rail travelers. It is your passport to enjoyment on 'The Coast Starlight' with unique insights, fun trivia, and fascinating anecdotes about small towns off the beaten track. It presents a glimpse into the past and present at each stop in a concise, easy-to-read format, where Baker highlights:

• What is special about the place?
• What's happened here?
• What's quirky and fun about the place?
• Is anyone famous from here?