NICK - The Roaming Pilot

here's the latest!

Amtrak AUTO TRAIN from Lorton, VA to Sanford, FL After returning from France to visit my family in Virginia I quickly tired of the cold temperatures and decided it was time to head back to Florida, my home....

I'm super excited for this trip to Anchorage, Alaska that's coming up in a few weeks - not only to be there for the start(s) of the historic Iditarod dog race, but also because I'm going to be participating in the "Fur Rondy" (Fur Rendezvous) events around it, like the Running of the Reindeer 5k (think running of the bulls in Spain)

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The Empire Builder is one of Amtrak's most scenic and historic routes - so I decided to check it out! You should do the same and check out my experience on this bucket list trip by train.

46 Hours on the Amtrak Empire Builder - NickGoesFar Last year, I fulfilled a bucket list dream by taking Amtrak's Empire Builder train from Chicago to Seattle with my rail-enthusiast father, exploring Amtrak's historical significance in U.S. transportation and its cultural symbolism. Our journey highlights Amtrak’s shift from utilitarian travel to ...

I'm pouring some gas into the tank of the website/blog. It's probably the one area I haven't given the time it deserves in terms of creating travel content - so expect more blog posts from me in 2024.

For now, here's my latest on the Route of the Hiawatha. Enjoy.

The Route of the Hiawatha (Video) - NickGoesFar The Hiawatha Bike Trail on the Idaho/Montana border offers a 15-mile picturesque and historical cycling experience. Following the path of the historic Milwaukee Road, it features tunnels and trestles offering unique perspectives of the landscape. This Rails-to-Trails initiative seamlessly integrates...