Author Archives: Kings On the Road

Shoshone California – Death Valley

Posted on November 28, 2019

While staying at the Escapees Co-op RV Park in Pahrump Nevada we made a day trip to the southern part of Death Valley National Park and the little town of Shoshone California. There we found a great museum and an … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Desert, History, national parks, Nevada | Tagged China Ranch Date Farm, China Ranch Trail, Death Valley NP, Pahrump NV, Shoshone CA, Shoshone Museum | 3 Comments

Fall on the Oregon Coast

Posted on November 16, 2019

While we certainly enjoy hunting mushrooms, the draw of coastal Oregon is much more than that. Whale watching, lighthouses, gorgeous views, hiking, seals and sea lions are easily accessible. We even hiked nearly face to face with huge elk. There’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, RV Travel, wildlife | Tagged Cannon Beach OR, Cape Arago Lighthouse, Cape Meares SP, Conde McCollough bridges, Conde McCollough Memorial Bridge, Heceta Head Lighthouse, Newport Oregon, seals, Shore Acres SP, Sunset Bay SP, Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse | 6 Comments

Wild Mushrooms in Oregon

Posted on November 3, 2019

Fall on the Oregon coast is a great time for foraging and enjoying seasonal foods. Wild mushrooms are gathered in large quantities and many varieties. Cranberries are harvested and distributed fresh. Apples are everywhere and often found on neglected trees … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Oregon, RV Travel | Tagged Cape Meares SP, Cape Perpetua, Cauliflower mushrooms, Chanterelle mushrooms, Fort Stephens SP, King Bolete Mushrooms, Lobster mushrooms, mushrooms | 4 Comments

Olympic Peninsula

Posted on October 3, 2019

Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is a world all its own. “Discovered” by Spaniard Juan de Fuca in the 16th century it is the northwestern most place in the continental United States. It has hundreds of miles of coastline from Puget Sound … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Canada, History, national parks, RV Travel, Washington | Tagged Cape Falterry, Evergreen Coho RV Park, Fort Worden, MV Coho ferry, Olympic National Park, Pendray Inn, Port Angeles WA, Port Townsend WA, Royal BC Museum, Victoria BC | 2 Comments

Washington

Posted on September 14, 2019

Our goal this Summer was to babysit our granddaughter for the month of August before she started kindergarten. That meant a visit to the great state of Washington. We crossed the mouth of the Columbia River to enter the state … Continue reading →

Posted in RV Travel, Washington | Tagged Coho Charters, Columbia River, Ilwaco WA, Point Robinson Lighthouse, salmon fishing, Seaview WA, Vashon Island, WA State Ferries | 3 Comments

Oregon

Posted on September 4, 2019

Oregon is one of our favorite states. It is rightfully famous for its Pacific coast. While staying in Seaside we had the chance to tour some of the parks of the northern OR coast. Oregon parks are ubiquitous on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, RV Travel | Tagged Astoria OR, Cannon Beach OR, Columbia River, Ecola State Park, Ft. Clatsop National Historical Park, Ft. Stevens State Park, Hug Point Recreation Area, Seaside OR | 2 Comments

Lee’s Ferry and Glen Canyon Arizona

Posted on August 2, 2019

Lee’s Ferry is the only place in 700 miles of canyon country where one can drive to the Colorado River. This made it a prominent location in the history of northeastern Arizona. Today it can be reached from Page AZ … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, national parks, RV Travel | Tagged Colorado River, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Lake Powell, Lee's Ferry Campground, Navaho Bridge, Page AZ, river trip, Vermillion Cliffs | 1 Comment