For those of you with little ones in the train stage, this is a fun one! The Outback Express Adventure Train at the Oakland Zoo takes passengers on a tour of wild Australia, where you may see emus and wallaroos. Enjoy! Interested in going? You’ll find the train station within the rides area, out frontContinue reading “Outback Express Adventure Train: Oakland Zoo”
Category Archives: Trains
Sacramento: California State Railroad Museum
The amazing California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento is a must-see for anyone with an interest in trains or American history. About the museum, from the California State Parks website… The California State Railroad Museum (CSRM) in Old Sacramento is the world-class tribute to the role of the “iron horse” in connecting California to theContinue reading “Sacramento: California State Railroad Museum”
Bay Area Train Rides: Niles Canyon Railway
Love trains? Check out this railway with beautiful views located in the San Francisco East Bay…. the Niles Canyon Railway. You have the option to board in Sunol or Niles for a round trip (out and back) trip. We rode on the “Education Train”, which is popular with school groups, but other excursions that lookContinue reading “Bay Area Train Rides: Niles Canyon Railway”
New Experience: Travel by Train
In 2013, I’m going to steal an idea from Danielle over at 52 Brand New. If you haven’t checked out this blog and you have kids, I recommend you visit it soon. Each week, Danielle writes about an experience that’s brand new to her children. It’s a fun, inspiring blog! Check it out… 52brandnew.com. Now,Continue reading “New Experience: Travel by Train”
