Category Archives: RV Travel

Newport

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Kings On the Road

On our way south from Maine we stopped near Cape Cod for a few days before the campground closed for the season. Our first excursion in the area was to Newport Rhode Island. We have heard about Newport for years … Continue reading →

Posted in Rhode Island, RV Travel | Tagged Chateau sur Mer, Marble House, Newport Rhode Island, Preservation Society of Newport, Rosecliff, The Breakers, The Elms, Vanderbilt | 3 Comments

Portland Maine

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Kings On the Road

Portland is a small city with a progressive vibe. We visited on an amazing day in October with 87 degrees! The city has a nice little railroad museum and preserves a 2 foot gauge railway. Thats 24 inches between the … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine, RV Travel, trains | Tagged beaches, Bug Light, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum, Old Orchard Beach, Portland Head Light, Portland Maine

New Brunswick

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Kings On the Road

We really did not plan to see much of New Brunswick on this trip. While we stayed at a campground near Calais Maine it was so close and such an easy border crossing (think no lines, relaxed border guards) we … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, New Brunswick, RV Travel | Tagged Alma NB, Deer Island, Fundy National Park, Hopewell Rocks, Moncton NB, Old Sow Whirlpool, St. Andrews by the Sea, St. Croix National Historic Site, Tidal Bore

Campobello and Eastern Maine

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Kings On the Road

Our Northernmost goal this year was Campobello Island International Park off the extreme east coast of Maine. Campobello is actually located in the Canadian Province of New Brunswick. In Roosevelts time the nearest ferry was from Lubec Maine. Now the … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Maine, New Brunswick, RV Travel | Tagged Campobello International Park, East Quoddy Lighthouse, Eastport Maine, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lubec Maine, St. Croix National Historic Site, West Quoddy Lighthouse | 2 Comments

Acadia National Park Maine

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Kings On the Road

We LOVE Acadia! We have been trying to get here for years. Finally made it and we are very impressed. The scenery and history are so unique. The park is mostly on Mt. Desert Island. A group of private citizens … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine, national parks, RV Travel | Tagged Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain, carriage roads, Islesford, John D. Rockefeller, Mt. Desert Island, Narrows Too RV Resort, Northeast Harbor, Schoodic Head, Schoodic Research and Education Center, Schoodic Woods Campground, Southwest Harbor | 6 Comments

Western Maine and the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Kings On the Road

On arriving in Maine, we first stayed at Bethel Outdoor Adventure campground in Bethel Maine. Our Maine friend Paul gave us a great intro tour of the area. We had lunch at a typical small store/cafe/social hub that seems to … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine, New Hampshire, RV Travel, trains | Tagged covered bridges, Kancamagus Highway, Kennebunkport, Russell-Colbath house, Sabattus Mountain, South Baldface Mountain, waterfalls, White Mountains National Forest | 2 Comments

Trains of New Hampshire

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Kings On the Road

So much to see and do in Western Maine and New Hampshire we have to break out the trains. We had heard about the Cog Railway and the Conway Scenic Railway but there is so much more rail history and … Continue reading →

Posted in New Hampshire, RV Travel, trains | Tagged Clark's Trading Post, Conway Scenic Railway, Gorham NH, Hobo Railroad, Mt. Washington Cog Railway, Yankee Flyer