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MAGICAL: The true story of Jane Pendley’s life growing up in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona (Arizona History)

MAGICAL: The true story of Jane Pendley’s life growing up in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona (Arizona History)

One of my favorite places in the world is Oak Creek Canyon. Oak Creek is about 20 miles south of Flagstaff, Arizona, and just a few miles north of Sedona. For me, it is a beautiful canyon, filled with wonderful memories of swimming, hiking, great times at Slide Rock, picnics and camping. One of my […]

The Georgetown Loop

The Georgetown Loop

I love riding Amtrak, it  is just marvelous!  However, I have found I am getting addicted to the historic and scenic trains! There are many in my home state of Arizona, but also a good number in Colorado and New Mexico.  In this short eBook, about a 15 minute read, with lots of photos, I […]

Leadville & Colorado Southern Railroad (Railroad Adventures: America’s Scenic and Historic Trains)

Leadville & Colorado Southern Railroad (Railroad Adventures: America’s Scenic and Historic Trains)

I love riding trains! Next to my Adventures on Amtrak, I love riding the old historic trains of the west, used back in the day for mining! There was no end to what people would do to get that gold or silver! Gone is the glory days of gold and silver, but the trains unintentionally […]

Adventures on Amtrak: Historic Fred Harvey Hotel Castaneda–Las Vegas, New Mexico

Adventures on Amtrak: Historic Fred Harvey Hotel Castaneda–Las Vegas, New Mexico

I love riding Amtrak! For many years, I was so sad to see the beautiful, old Castaneda, Fred Harvey’s first of over 80 hotels across the country, in such a sad state of dilapidation! I was thrilled beyond belief when I heard it had been purchased and was going to be fully restored. This short […]

Adventures on Amtrak: Traveling on the Empire Builder–Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington to Chicago, Illinois Kindle Edition

Adventures on Amtrak: Traveling on the Empire Builder–Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington to Chicago, Illinois Kindle Edition

While traveling on Amtrak, I often ask other passengers, “Which is your favorite route?” More than once I have heard, “The Empire Builder!” Now I know why! This route has some spectacular scenery and some very interesting spots to visit. In this short eBook, about a 40 minute read, you will learn all about this […]

The Never Ending Legacy of Lottie Moon, Missionary to China

The Never Ending Legacy of Lottie Moon, Missionary to China

Who is Lottie Moon, 1840-1912? In this short story, about a 20 minute read, you will learn the incredible story of, “the most educated woman in the south,” who spent most of her life in China. Lottie’s conversion is interesting, her work in China thrilling, and her death, not like any you have heard before. […]

Adventures on Amtrak: Traveling on the California Zephyr

Adventures on Amtrak: Traveling on the California Zephyr

The California Zephyr is considered by many to be one of the most scenic train routes in the world! Join me on the Zephyr, starting in the San Francisco Bay area, going through the Sierra Nevada Mountain range on the first day, overnight in Utah, then the Colorado Rockies on the second day, arriving in […]

Adventures on Amtrak: Traveling on the Southwest Chief Los Angeles, California, to Chicago, Illinois

Adventures on Amtrak: Traveling on the Southwest Chief Los Angeles, California, to Chicago, Illinois

I love riding Amtrak! I don’t care where any of my four kids move, as long as I can get there by train! I find rail travel to be as enjoyable as my final destination. This short eBook is designed to help you to have a good experience as well. The book is divided into […]

Adventures on Amtrak: Traveling on the Coast Starlight: Los Angeles, California to Seattle, Washington

Adventures on Amtrak: Traveling on the Coast Starlight: Los Angeles, California to Seattle, Washington

Hang on! This route taxes my vocabulary to the limit in describing this fabulous ride! From views of the Pacific Ocean to mountains, lakes, forests, river valleys and vistas, there is beauty to be seen at every turn. My vocabulary may be inadequate, but this book has over 20 photos for you to enjoy. The […]