Young Travelers

By Renaldo Head

 Boys and girls of all ages love trains and trains have played a vital role in the history of this country and Seattle Washington and the Northwest in particular. In fact, the roles of trains on this part of the country have in the past been so vital that there are a few museums dedicated to that very important mode of transportation. Trains were essentially lifelines for the populations here for many years. While their importance seems to be diminishing in today’s society, their importance throughout the history of our country remains.

If you truly are a train lover, then it shouldn’t be difficult to talk you into stopping by Seattle’s Train Center before and after touring the museums dedicated to trains and their importance in history. The Train Center offers a wide selection of model train parts and pieces that would make excellent additions to your collection or a great beginning to a collection for you or your little one.

After you’ve whetted your appetite for trains and gotten your little one all excited about them, it is time to talk a walk back in time to the Northwest Railway Museum. Here you can learn about railway history or even choose to take a ride on one of the trains that departs for several excursions throughout the day. Most of the trips are 65-75 minutes long and a great treat for young and old alike. Perhaps the greatest thing about this museum is that their main objective is to educate the public about the important role that railroads had in the development of this part of the country.

If you’re really interested in sharing your love of trains with the ones you love, you may consider taking a turn on the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train. This is a great way to not only get the experience of riding the rails but to take in some of the beautiful Washington scenery and have a gourmet meal in the process. During the months of November through April up to two children ride free with a paying adult. There are certain restrictions as to the type of seating, but it is a great time to enjoy the experience at a greatly reduced price. There are also special events such as Murder Mystery Trains and Magic and Illusion shows in addition to certain holiday events as well. Be sure to check out what’s going on while you’re visiting Seattle and see if this is something that might interest you and your family.

If you are up for a not so short drive to Pasco (about three and a half hours from Seattle), you might find the Washington State Railroads Historical Society Museum well worth the trip. Be sure to remember that the museum is only opened on Saturday and that the hours are limited so this is a trip you need to plan in advance to take. The greatest thing about this museum to me is the fact that there are neat little stories, like the blackboard that recorded the first snowfall at the depot each year and others such as this. It’s the little stories that don’t necessarily make history that do make lasting impressions and I’m glad to see this particular story is being shared. Just remember, when visiting any of these depots, museums, and train tours that you absolutely must bring your inner child with you in order to properly enjoy them.

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Shop at the Airmiles eStore for all your Christmas Gifts

By Jack Walters

 With Christmas fast approaching, a lot of us will be shopping online for gifts and searching out voucher codes and discount codes to save money. The Airmiles eStore is a simple, one-stop shop where you can do all your Christmas shopping at a range of online stores, including many well-known high street names.

As well as collecting Airmiles each time you shop, the eStore has numerous special offers and promotion codes (exclusive to the eStore) to help you save money at participating stores. If you combine the Airmiles you collect and eStore discount codes together, you could save a fortune on gifts this Christmas.

The number of online stores you can now collect Airmiles with is enormous. As well as online chains like John Lewis and Currys, you have internet sites like eBay already known for its bargains. With added incentives like eStore voucher codes and special offers, why shop anywhere else?

Through www.airmiles.co.uk/estore, you can search for products and compare prices so you can see exactly which stores have the gifts youre looking for, how many Airmiles you can get and which stores are offering special deals. This can range from eStore promotion codes on Christmas gift ranges, to double Airmiles deals.

This means you can use the Airmiles eStore to make savings in two ways: by collecting extra Airmiles to use for gifts like flights or days out from the Airmiles website, and by using the Airmiles eStore discount codes to save money at participating stores. The result will be stylish, original gifts bought at bargain prices with none of the hassle of the high street.

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