A blog to celebrate the US National Park Service and all it does for fans of the outdoors to and the work of the great American institution.

A solar eclipse doesn't happen every day, but back in August 2017 North America was treated to one. Read about it here.

The history of the railway is fascinating, stretching from ancient Greece to modern Japan, with many twists and turns along the way.

Discover the wilderness of North America, from the rolling plains of the Prairie to the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies on board the continents Top 10 Trains.

Discover San Francisco on west coast USA tours, close your guide book and discover some of the lesser-known gems of the city.

Experience the romance of USA rail tours and tread the same streets as your favourite literary characters. Turn the page on your adventure.

The California Zephyr has been running across America since 1949. Experience the scenery and history of the route with Great Rail Journeys.

Immerse yourself in the history of the Wild West and the beauty of the Grand Canyon on one of our USA tour holidays on the Grand Canyon Railway.

We look at one of the best touring holidays in the USA, the Black Hills Central Railway. Including stories of Sioux Indians and the rush for gold.

Great Rail Journeys' fantastic around the world rail holiday. Travel from London to New York, across the USA, China and Russia for an adventure of a lifetime.

The USA in the Autumn is one of the most beautiful countries on Earth. Experience New England's breathtaking forests in the fall.

Join Tour Manager Ian Holmes as he boards the legendary Durango & Silverton Railroad for a truly Wild West rail holiday experience.