As a native of Washington, DC, I'll never forget looking out the window of an Amtrak train to take in the desert scenes of the American Southwest. The view looked just like the cowboy movies I loved ...

Amtrak's USA Rail Pass allows riders to take 10 trips across the country for a flat fee of $500. I've purchased the pass three times, and though the rides aren't luxurious, they're worth it. The pass ...

From the Coast Starlight to the Empire Builder, here’s how to use Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass—10 segments in 30 days—for scenic, ...