Author Archives: Kings On the Road

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

Moab

Posted on July 13, 2019

Moab Utah is an adventurers dream destination. Its popular with hikers, mountain bikers, rafters, rock climbers, ATV riders and more. Its near Arches NP and Canyonlands NP. Most all the land around Moab is Federal whether BLM, National Forest or … Continue reading →

Posted in Desert, national parks, RV Travel, Utah | Tagged Canyonlands NP, Colorado River, dinosaurs, Mild to Wild Rafting, Moab Museum of Movies and Western Heritage, Moab UT, Needles, Red Cliffs Lodge, rock art | 5 Comments

Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad

Posted on July 8, 2019

The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad runs from Chama NM to Antonito CO on a preserved portion of the old Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. It is consistently ranked the number one scenic railroad in the United States. Its … Continue reading →

Posted in New Mexico, RV Travel, trains | Tagged Antonito CO, Chama NM, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR, Denver and Rio Grande Western RR, narrow gauge railroad, Steam trains | 3 Comments

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Posted on July 7, 2019

We love the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. It’s what brought us to Durango Colorado for the first time over 20 years ago. It is still an icon of Southwest Colorado in spite of the devastating 2018 fire no … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, RV Travel, trains | Tagged 2018 fire, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango CO, Silverton CO, Steam trains | 4 Comments