SND to DRT

SND to DRT

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SND to DRT episodes

  • Sanderson TX
    Sitting half way between San Antonio and El Paso lies a place where time seems to have stood still, there are no traffic jams, crowds of busy people or coffee shops filled with patrons working intently on their laptops. Sanderson, Texas was founded in 1882. It was once known for being frequented by outlaws, gunmen, rustlers, and border bandits who would ride through the town while fleeing from the Mexican border and the law.
    3 min
  • Sanderson TX Transcript
    Sitting half way between San Antonio and El Paso lies a place where time seems to have stood still, there are no traffic jams, crowds of busy people or coffee shops filled with patrons working intently on their laptops. Sanderson, Texas was founded in 1882. It was once known for being frequented by outlaws, gunmen, rustlers, and border bandits who would ride through the town while fleeing from the Mexican border and the law.
    0 min
  • Rio Grande River
    The Rio Grande River, or Rio Bravo del Norte as it is called in Mexico, is the fourth largest river system in the United States, spanning 1,885 miles. This river serves as the stage for various recreational activities, as well as shaping the southern border between Texas and Mexico.
    3 min
  • Rio Grande River Transcript
    The Rio Grande River, or Rio Bravo del Norte as it is called in Mexico, is the fourth largest river system in the United States, spanning 1,885 miles. This river serves as the stage for various recreational activities, as well as shaping the southern border between Texas and Mexico.
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  • Amistad National Recreation Area
    Seeming to appear out of nowhere as the train travels through the desert, Lake Amistad is a mecca for tourists by providing rich nature tourism, as well as an international experience.
    4 min
  • Hunting in Texas
    Have you spotted any deer along the tracks? Believe it or not, there are plenty of them out there! Hunting of white-tailed deer and other wild game is a cherished tradition in the Lone Star State. Many different types of hunting strategies and techniques are used to increase the odds of success when chasing game.
    3 min
  • Hunting in Texas Transcript
    Have you spotted any deer along the tracks? Believe it or not, there are plenty of them out there! Hunting of white-tailed deer and other wild game is a cherished tradition in the Lone Star State. Many different types of hunting strategies and techniques are used to increase the odds of success when chasing game.
    0 min
  • Pecos River Bridge
    The landscape in this part of West Texas may look fairly stark and barren, and water is not always visible. But it is here, where the train crosses one of the most impressive sights along its route, bringing the desolate landscape and water into one memorable view.
    3 min
  • Pecos River Bridge Transcript
    The landscape in this part of West Texas may look fairly stark and barren, and water is not always visible. But it is here, where the train crosses one of the most impressive sights along its route, bringing the desolate landscape and water into one memorable view.
    0 min

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Amtrak, the National Park Service's Trails and Rails Program, and the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at Texas A&M University have created podcasts to enhance your travel on…