I took my first Amtrak ride as an adult to Rocky Mountain National Park. The convenience of the whole trip left me stunned.

The California Zephyr may be named for the Golden State, but that's not where the best views are. Another state actually inspired the iconic route.

Q: We recently traveled on Amtrak's California Zephyr from Chicago to Sacramento. It was not a good experience.

AMES, Iowa -- Amtrak"s California Zephyr west- and eastbound service is being affected by flooding in Iowa, according to information provided to the Iowa Department of Transportation .