Category Archives: trains

Low Country and South Carolina

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Kings On the Road

South Carolina’s Low Country is a great place to visit.  We had a limited time so we had to make the best of it.  Magnolia Plantation was spectacular when we visited during the peak week of azaleas.  Riotous color everywhere. … Continue reading →

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North Florida and Folkston Georgia

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Kings On the Road

Our primary reason to visit North Florida was to see our daughter and her family in Fleming Island.  We found Green Cove Springs to be a nice base.  The town has a rich history and lovely springs today. Folkston Georgia … Continue reading →

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Trains of the Pacific Northwest

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Kings On the Road

The Pacific Northwest has a long history of trains.  Several major railroads had transcontinental lines terminating in Washington state including Great Northern, Northern Pacific and The Milwaukee Road.  As almost anywhere in the US, growth of the region was spurred … Continue reading →

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Trains of the Canadian Rockies

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Kings On the Road

While not our prime reason to go north to the Canadian Rockies, trains turned out to be a big part of the story.  Canadian National and Canadian Pacific operate transcontinental lines thru the rockies.  The Rocky Mountaineer luxury passenger train … 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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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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California Trains – Part 1, Southern Cal.

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Kings On the Road

This is part 1 of a blog that started almost 3 years ago but grew too big to publish.  After some editing we hope we have something railfans will appreciate and all will enjoy the pictures. We start out in … Continue reading →

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Denali

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Kings On the Road

Denali is one word that conjures many thoughts and images.  Denali is one goal of any visit to Alaska.  In spite of our setbacks, we made it to Denali.  We think we will have to return again.  The plan had … Continue reading →

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Skagway and the White Pass & Yukon Route

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Kings On the Road

We first visited Skagway Alaska while on a Royal Caribbean Inside Passage cruise in 1998.  The entire town is a National Park Historic Site, the Klondike Gold Rush.  The day we arrived was exactly the 100th anniversary of the death … Continue reading →

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