Category: 00_All Trips

  • %#!!iK on the Highway

    %#!!iK on the Highway

    We left the Chapman cabin fairly late morning after a walkabout of the property and some time fixing more aspects of the interior of Khan and the Polo tow bar. Scott rode with Mike while Tom tried to keep up in Khan towing Polo.  Lots of traffic and a few stories banned from the blog,…

  • Time to Relax and Smell the Roses, and Forget Yesterday’s Woes

    Time to Relax and Smell the Roses, and Forget Yesterday’s Woes

    Mike’s “Cabin” is two stories. The first floor is an 8-bay garage/shop with high ceilings and one of the bays is a large oversize one for a Camper/RV. Sitting above these garages is the cabin’s living quarters. It includes living room, kitchen, master bedroom an loft sleeping area and loft office as well as bathrooms.…

  • What Else Could Go Wrong?

    What Else Could Go Wrong?

    First, a few photos of scenes along the way… We departed our last campsite for this trip on our way to the Chapman Cabin in Port Angeles with a bunch of technical problems with both the electrical and brake cable connections between Khan and Polo.  We figured that we would be able to fix all…

  • On the Level

    On the Level

    Scott calls this special post, “Captain’s Log Supplemental, the Teleporting Level.” Loyal blog followers will recall our leveler system blowout, and how we had to use manual jacks for several weeks until it was repaired.  We used the level from our Walmart toolkit to ensured our RV was indeed level, not just stable. Some time…

  • Wet Welcome

    Wet Welcome

    First, a few photos of scenes along the way… Today was a fairly easy day.  Departing the campground after Scott’s 9AM Teams meeting, we headed towards Ocean City RV Resort in the “other” Ocean City in Washington.  It was raining and we did not see much in the way of attractions, so we arrived at…

  • Our Second Natural Disaster Site this Trip

    Our Second Natural Disaster Site this Trip

    First, a few photos of scenes from along the way… We had to wait for Scott to finish a business Teams call at 8:30AM, but left shortly afterwards for a ride in Polo for Vista House and various Falls (there are several along the Historic Columbia River Highway). While there was lots of parking at…

  • Bridges and Dams of the Columbia River Gorge Area

    Bridges and Dams of the Columbia River Gorge Area

    First, a few Photos of scenes along the way… Today this section is dedicated to the bridges and Dams along the Columbia River. Starting at our campsite in Umatilla, and the McNary Dam and Umatilla Bridge, we passed the John Day Dam, the Sam Hill Memorial Bridge, the Oregon Trunk Rail Bridge, the Dalles Dam,…

  • A Busy Day

    A Busy Day

    First, a few photos of scenes along the way… We woke up to very nice if a bit chilly weather in the Blackwell Island RV Resort.  Tom researched different bike paths for a morning ride, and chose North Centennial Trail, where we drove a short distance then took a 7 mile ride along the Spokane…

  • Can you say Coeur d ‘Alene?

    Can you say Coeur d ‘Alene?

    First, a few photos of scenes along the way… We woke to our first and last morning at the KOA in Canbrook.  Scott did a soak in the hot tub as soon as it opened at 8AM, then we puttered around the campground until 9:30AM or so – our next stop was the Cranbrook History…

  • Hot Tub Will Have to Do

    Hot Tub Will Have to Do

    First a few photos from scenes along the way… Today was a pretty relaxing day.  We are staying in the Cranbrook KOA – apparently Kampgrounds of America includes Canada.  This is associated with the St. Eugene Resort and Casino , and your campground fee allows you to use the resort facilities. Our original plan was…

  • Holdin’ in Golden

    Holdin’ in Golden

    First a few photos of scenes along the way… This is our second day in Golden, BC. We had planned to use it as another day for touring Banff, but after 3 days in Glacier, and fighting the crowds yesterday in Banff, we decided we had enough of the mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, rivers and lakes…

  • Beautiful Scenery, Poor Decisions.

    Beautiful Scenery, Poor Decisions.

    First, a few photos of scenes from along the way… Morning started with barely adequate showers at Centennial Park – no temperature control and you had to hit the button constantly to maintain water flow.  But at least it was cheap – and the sites were roomy. Then on the road to Banff.  We ate…