Ales on Rails Highlight October at the Verde Canyon Railroad

CLARKDALE, Ariz., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Every Saturday and Sunday in October
Ales on Rails is Verde Canyon Railroad's way of toasting the German
Oktoberfest tradition that has been interwoven into the American tapestry for
over 200 years. It is a time to extol autumn's flamboyance and bounteous
harvest. An event to match nature's exuberance begins before train time on the
station's patio with a lively band and a hearty feast of brats, pretzels and
strudel. Local breweries showcase ales as amber as the leaves drifting in the
breeze.

The autumnal glory unfolds outside the panoramic windows of the deluxe
climate-controlled coaches while passengers savor favorite picks of Arizona
microbrewery ale. Jaunts to the open-air viewing cars with camera in hand are
"a must" to capture wildlife amid this valley ablaze with gold, crimson and
orange, and for a deep breath of clear fall air.

All who board the Haunted HalloweenExpress onSaturday, October 31st are swept
into a vortex of spine-tingling fun. Young and old alike are gleefully riveted
by spooky tales shared by train staff and passengers. A wart-nosed rail-witch
or a fairy princess will be on the lookout for the scariest, funniest and many
more costume categories worn by kids and adults, for which she'll award creepy
prizes. Ghoulish passengers of every sort enjoy munching on Halloween treats.

The low whistling winds are perhaps ghostly whispers of ancient Sinagua Indian
cliff-dwellers or of miners' spirits restlessly roaming between the fallen
timbers of Jerome's abandoned copper mine shafts.

Leave the confines of city life for Ales on Rails and Haunted Halloween in
favor of high-spirited fun and an unforgettable journey around every bend and
over every bridge as the train winds through the red-rock canyon in autumnal
brilliance.

Wednesday through Saturday, round off the day with a harvest feast at the
Blazin' M Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner Show. Both train ride and dinner show can
conveniently be reserved at the same time by calling 1-800-293-7245 or book
on-line at www.verdecanyonrr.com.

The Verde Canyon Railroad depot is located at 300 N. Broadway in Clarkdale, 25
minutes from Sedona, 2 hours north of Phoenix and 90 minutes south of
Flagstaff. Passengers are encouraged to arrive approximately one and one-half
hours prior to departure.

SOURCE Verde Canyon Railroad

Teresa Propeck of Verde Canyon Railroad, +1-623-374-3185, tpropeck@cox.net