train

There's just something special about riding a train. It's a part of Americana that seems to blend the past with the present and the present with the future. I have a lot of great memories growing up where my dad would always take me and my brother downtown to Union Station to watch the trains come in and depart. Well, how would you like to take your dad on a special excursion for Father's Day and

This guy showed up when he wanted a selfie with a passing train, and a conductor gave him a boot to the head. Now, he is probably going to be rich!

When making travel plans to head to a thriving metropolis, most folks I talk to want to visit either New York, Miami or Los Angeles. For those that already know and love Chicago, they appreciate how much the city has to offer. But no matter how well you think you know the Windy City, we have a hunch you don't know these interesting facts!

Chicago is a metropolis like no other. Not only do they have amazing pizza and world-famous hot dogs on nearly every corner, but this city has tons of stuff to occupy your time without breaking the bank. That's one of the reasons you'll love taking a trip up to the Windy City!

Americans have had a love affair with trains since 1826 when they watched England develop their rail system. By 1831, the first U.S. railroad, the Mohawk and Hudson, began operating. I can only imagine the excitement people had as they watched the huge steam locomotive charge down the tracks, plumes of steam filling the air. Now you can experience the magic of rail travel all over again when you h

Recently, when Martina McBride got together with Train lead singer Pat Monahan on an episode of CMT Crossroads to sing his original recorded song "Marry Me" the two singers discovered the duet version really worked.

One of my favorite CMT shows, CMT Crossroads will be available on DVD starting Tuesday. If your a fan of the show, you know they normally pair up rock stars or bands with country music artist.