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Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is Editor of Railfanning.org.

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A town so remote, no one knew the war was over

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

FRANKLIN, N.C. – The town of Franklin is a charming community tucked in the middle of the Smoky Mountains. Its remote location makes it a nice...
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Take it slow on this country road

SKY VALLEY, Ga. – It’s amazing how peaceful a scenic overlook can be – nothing but the sound of the breeze rustling the leaves....
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Sign: de Soto visited here, too

HIGHLANDS, N.C. – Some time ago, after visiting the Etowah Indian Mounds in Cartersville, Ga., I was intrigued to learn that Hernando de Soto...
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Say what? The travel week in quotes: Nov. 1-7

SMYRNA, Ga. – Here is a rundown of the week’s events in quote format: “In recent years,...
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Biltmore: A 'little mountain escape'

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – George Washington Vanderbilt began visiting the Asheville area in the 1880s. The scenery and the climate were ideal for his...
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More people riding the rails

ATLANTA – Amtrak in 2009 saw its second-highest ridership since its inception 38 years ago, the railroad...
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Train vs. motorists or pedestrians – the train will win

MARIETTA, Ga. – A number of organizations – Operation Lifesaver, the U.S. Department of Transportation...
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Attendance at national parks on the rise

ATLANTA – National parks are the place to be, according to recent statistics. During the first half of 2009,...
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What are the top five bargain destinations this summer?

SmarterTravel has released its list of “Top Five Bargain Destinations for Summer 2009.” The list...
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Snow day at the Biltmore

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