Explore America on Amtrak's Empire Builder

<p>CHICAGO TO SEATTLE & PORTLAND<br>'THE EMPIRE BUILDER' - A WESTERN ADVENTURE<br>If you're planning to travel Amtrak's popular route between Chicago Seattle and Portland you'll need a copy of 'Explore America on Amtrak's Empire Builder'. This extremely helpful and entertaining book is like having your own personal tour guide point out the captivating scenery towns and history passing by your window - and tell you fascinating stories. All the while tracking your progress as you proceed across the country.<br><br>This essential companion highlights hundreds of points of interest as the Empire Builder crosses the continent past towering mountain ranges dense forests alpine valleys the grandeur of Glacier National Park and vast grasslands.<br><br>'Explore America on Amtrak's Empire Builder' recounts the history of America's western expansion as the train traverses the traditional homeland of Native Americans retraces the path of Lewis and Clark reveals stories of the Wild West highlights the trails forged by early pioneers and describes the construction of the Trans-Continental Railway.<br><br>Short whimsical insights and fun facts enliven hundreds of places in an easy-to-read format. For each stop it highlights:</p><p>What is special about the place?</p><p>Why is it here?</p><p>What's happened here?</p><p>What's quirky and fun about it?</p><p>Is there anyone famous from here?</p><p>Explore America on Amtrak's Empire Builder turns this wonderfully scenic rail journey into a fascinating western adventure.<br><br>Don't leave the station without it.<br><br>TABLE OF CONTENTS<br><br>1.ALL ABOARD AMTRAK!</p><p>What is Amtrak?</p><p>What are the Superliners?</p><p>Seats Sleeping and Sightseeing on Amtrak</p><p>Who's Who on Board?</p><p>2. THE EMPIRE BUILDER</p><p>The History of the Empire Builder</p><p>Why Ride the Empire Builder?</p><p>The Empire Builder Schedule</p><p>Stations Between Chicago IL and Spokane WA</p><p>3. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK<br>4. SIGHTSEEING ABOARD THE EMPIRE BUILDER<br>The following are some of the stations and themes included:<br><br>CHICAGO TO SPOKANE TRAIN<br>Chicago IL<br>Why is Chicago Architecture so Distinctive?<br>Milwaukie WI<br>Why is Milwaukie Famous for Beer?<br>Wisconsin Dells WI<br>La Crosse WI<br>Red Wing MN<br>St. Paul-Minneapolis MN<br>Fargo ND<br>Grand Forks ND<br>Minot ND<br>Who were the Plains Indians?<br>Stanley ND<br>What was Manifest Destiny?<br>Shelby MT<br>Browning MT<br>What is the Link Between Glacier National Park and the Railways?<br>East Glacier Park MT<br>West Glacier MT<br>Why was the Journey of Lewis & Clark so Important?<br>Whitefish MT<br>Who Were the Fur Trappers and Traders?<br>Sandpoint ID<br>What was the Trans-Continental Railway?<br>Spokane WA<br>SPOKANE TO PORTLAND TRAIN<br>Pasco WA<br>Bingen-White Salmon WA<br>Vancouver WA<br>Portland OR<br>SPOKANE TO SEATTLE TRAIN<br>Wenatchee WA<br>Leavenworth WA<br>Everett WA<br>Seattle WA<br>5. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<br>6. THE 'EMPIRE BUILDER' TRIVIA QUIZ<br>ALL ABOARD!</p>