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September 11th, 2025

The Canyon Spirit: A Luxurious Southwest Train Journey

  1. The Canyon Spirit: A Luxurious Southwest Train Journey Big Blend Radio 29:37

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” Podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer takes you on a luxurious journey aboard the Canyon Spirit train. This unique experience, a rebranding of the Rocky Mountaineer for its U.S. routes, offers a chance to explore the American West in style.

Rose shares insights on the stunning landscapes, the attentive service, and the gourmet food that make the Canyon Spirit more than just a mode of transportation. It’s a trip that reflects on the historical significance of rail travel in shaping American towns and economies, while focusing on the joy of sightseeing.

“This is luxury sightseeing travel,” says Rose, “It’s about enjoying the scenery.”

Read more about the Canyon Spirit from Rose:

– A Southwest National Park Adventure by Train on the Canyon Spirit: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-southwest-national-park-adventure-by-train-on-the-canyon-spirit/ 

Detailed Canyon Spirit Review: https://quiltripping.com/detailed-canyon-spirit-review/ 

Explore more from Quiltripping: https://quiltripping.com/ 

Subscribe to the Podcast: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/ 

This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s “Vacation Station” and “Parks & Travel” Podcast Channels. Explore the Big Blend Radio Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 


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Lisa Smith Big Blend Radio

We are Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, hosts of Big Blend Radio, full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour where we document parks and public lands across the country. Being digital nomads we also pet sit on our travels, and we love it!