This article was originally published on www.mentalfloss.com as 5 Scenic Train Routes That Showcase America's Wild Side.

California offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States, and there’s no better way to experience them than by train. From coastal views to mountain vistas, these scenic train ...

Traveling by train isn’t the fastest way to get from Chicago to San Francisco, but it offers a very different experience from flying. The California Zephyr, one of Amtrak’s longest routes, spans ...