Author Archives: Kings On the Road

Canadian Rockies Tour – Kootenay and Banff National Parks

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Kings On the Road

The Canadian Rockies have been on our bucket list for some time.  Many RVers include Banff and Jasper on their Alaska itinerary but we chose to make it a separate trip to give us more time in this beautiful area. … Continue reading →

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Canadian Rockies Tour – Wildlife

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Kings On the Road

Wildlife in the Canadian Rockies deserves its own post.  We saw more wildlife in 3 weeks than we saw in 2 months in Alaska.  It all started on our way to Canada when we stayed a few days near Newport … Continue reading →

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Durango to Seattle – Part 2

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Kings On the Road

Here are some highlights and stories…from the second half of our trip.  We like to mix up our travel routes even when repeating a beginning and end.  Such is the case this year as we once again travel from Durango … Continue reading →

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Durango to Seattle – Part 1

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Kings On the Road

We like to mix up our travel routes even when repeating a beginning and end.  Such is the case this year as we once again travel from Durango CO to Seattle WA.  Last year we traveled thru Moab, around Salt … Continue reading →

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Solar Upgrade

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Kings On the Road

Thanks to our friend Mark, we recently upgraded to 680 watts of solar power.  Mark designed the economical system using 4 used Sharp 170 watt panels found on craigslist (LA) for $105 each.  Here is a link to the panel … Continue reading →

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First Full Year Fulltime RVing

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Kings On the Road

The week of April 20th marks the end of our first full year fulltime RVing.  We had spent more time in our motorhome than our home for most of the previous 7 years but we did not cut loose of … Continue reading →

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Winslow, La Posada, McHood Park and Petrified Forest

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Kings On the Road

Winslow Arizona.  Yes there are many of us standing on the corner.  Taking it easy.  And “there’s a girl my lord in a flat bed Ford slowing down to take a look at me”.  Winslow does the best it can … Continue reading →

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Cottonwood Arizona

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Kings On the Road

Many years ago we camped in our RV at Dead Horse Ranch State Park near Cottonwood AZ.  It was probably the first time we considered going full time in the motorhome.  The surroundings were so peaceful, the trails so inviting, … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree National Park

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Kings On the Road

We’d been there before but couldn’t wait to return to Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California.  In January we were staying at an RV park near Palm Springs so it was less than an hour drive to the park. … Continue reading →

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Baja, Part 6 – The Trip Back to the USA

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Kings On the Road

This is our final blog about our Baja adventure.  Most RV caravans escort members each and every day.  A unique feature of our caravan was 18 days on our own.  For a group of us the return trip North began … Continue reading →

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