Zion River Resort Park & Campground

 We were aware of a high wind advisory in effect from 9 am to 9 pm as we planned to travel to Zion. The advisory warned of gusts ranging from 25 to 35 mph, with potential for up to 50 mph gusts. Neither of us were looking forward to driving or even being a passenger in such windy conditions, especially since the trip was going to take over 3 hours.

To avoid the strong winds, we woke up early, loaded up the camper, and hit the road just before 7 AM. Fortunately, we had smooth sailing for the most part of the trip. We feel immensely grateful that we left early. However, about 20 miles before our destination, the winds began to blow, and we had to slow down and hold on tight.

We arrived at our destination after a little over four hours of travel. We are staying at the Zion River Resort & campground in Virgin, Utah. The check-in process was smooth and we were pleased with our RV spot, which was spot 88 and located by the river. It's one of our favorite spots, but keep in mind that when making a reservation, it's important to provide accurate information about the size of your RV or trailer, as some sites may not be able to accommodate larger vehicles. We booked this particular spot in September of last year and we're glad we did, as some spots were already full by the time we arrived. By the end of the night, the park was completely full.

Zion River Resort RV Park and Campground Virgin, UT 84779

Virgin, UT | (utah.gov)

We have settled into our new site, and it was the easiest one yet. We were able to back in and get level without any trouble. Once we hooked up everything, we could relax and enjoy the amenities. The resort has a heated swimming pool and a hot tub, although we haven't had a chance to try them out yet.

The Virgin River is not ideal for fishing, but it is a great place to cool down or go tubing, although the water may be too cold for tubing at this time. We have been experiencing highs of 53 degrees recently. The trees are just beginning to bud, as shown in the picture. 

While we were sitting and enjoying the day, a storm rolled in with strong winds and rain. One gust was so strong that it shook the camper. We both felt relieved that we had left when we did. Throughout the night, we saw people arriving at the site at all hours. Unfortunately, they had to set up in the rain. I am sure they had to travel through those high winds. It rained a bit during the night, but this morning, the sun is out. 

They say we could get some off-and-on rain. We are just going to use this day to do laundry, relax, and maybe check out the big town of Virgin to see what it has to offer. We will be taking the shuttle to Zion National Park tomorrow, leaving the driving to someone else! You must make reservations, they day before you want to leave. 

Rollin Hills, Nephi Utah

 "Phew, it was another long day on the road! We started our journey at 10am and drove for 5 hours straight to reach Nephi, Utah by 3pm. Unfortunately, we had to face a crosswind which slowed us down a bit, but we pushed through to get past Salt Lake City before the rush hour. Luckily, we made it through the city with ease, thanks to everyone driving responsibly. Overall, it was a smooth ride and we had no issues."

The upcoming leg, as my husband mentioned, will be shorter. We may encounter some rain and winds, which could prolong our journey to Zion and that is what we are not looking forward to. The best part is once we get to Zion, we are there for 3 days, so will be able to relax, get the bikes off the back and check some sights out.

We arrived at the Rollin Hills RV site, which was a really nice park established in 2020. The park had plenty of RV sites, each with ample space for every RV, and the wifi worked great. However, I must mention that the park filled up very fast for this time of year, so I was glad that we had made reservations in advance. While we didn't experience any issues with most of the other parks we visited so far, state parks were a different story altogether.

A meadowlark signing away

Mt Nebo, Wasatch Mountain range

Y Knot Winery

We hit the road around 10 AM for our trip to Glenn Ferry, ID which took a little over 4.5 hours. There is a time change in there, so we had to move our clocks forward. It was windy as we got closer to Glenn Ferry, so that slowed us down a bit.

We made it to Y Knot Winery RV resort where we are currently staying at a brand new site. Check-in was okay, although it was hard to figure out where to go once we got through town and to the winery. The signs are not clearly marked, that could be due to it be off season. There is an older RV site available, but we are not sure how we got to the new site instead of the old one, when we booked the site. When we went to the winery, they said no, we are in the new site. 

We are currently the only ones occupying the RV spot, and we believe there might be another RV at an older site nearby. We discovered that the winery's facilities include a golf course. However, we have to pay for Wi-Fi, so I'm using my phone's hotspot instead. The temperature was 68 degrees when we arrived. Although it can get quite hot here, it will be pleasant once the trees grow bigger. The sites are level, and the shore power is either 30 or 50 amp, both of which are new. Additionally, the water pumps and sewer facilities are also new.

It felt strange waking up and being the only people out in the middle of this RV park. We saw lots of RVs heading down the road, and we believed they are going to Three Island Crossing State Park.

RV Park | Y Knot Winery

Three Island Crossing State Park | Department of Parks and Recreation (idaho.gov)

Winery, Restaurant & Golf Course | Glenns Ferry, ID | Y Knot Winery

Deadman's Pass Up and Over!

 As they say, what goes up, must go down! Yep up and over, Deadman Pass is a mountain pass standing at an elevation of 1,104m (3,622ft) above sea level, situated in Umatilla County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. 

The area’s steep incline, combined with snow and fog, makes this area a place where caution must be exercised by drivers. Thank goodness I wasn't driving. Lots of curves, lots of ups and down. 

WildHorse Resort & Casino RV Park

After driving for over 7 hours from Sequim, WA, we finally made it to our first stop outside of Pendleton, OR at the Wildhorse Resort & Casino RV Park. 

Check-in was super easy, and we found our site right away. The RV park offers free Wi-Fi, which worked great during our stay. They also have a shuttle service available to take you over to the casino for some fun action, or just to check it out. 

The resort has a fantastic fun center with a bowling alley featuring 24 lanes, and nine restaurants to choose from. For golf enthusiasts, there is an 18-hole championship golf course. Additionally, there is a travel plaza on-site where you can refuel before heading out, and a shop of goodies to browse through.

Lithium Battery upgrade

We decided to switch from lead-acid batteries to lithium batteries. Additionally, we made modifications to where the batteries were stored in the trailer. It was previously difficult to remove the batteries from their original location. With the changes we made, the batteries are now more accessible and we were able to use the previous battery space to store blocks for the trailer.

The lead batteries did not hold the charge for long. Despite being cheaper, we decided to use lithium batteries as they have been performing well. Additionally, lithium batteries are lighter than lead batteries.

After owning the batteries for almost a year, we are extremely satisfied with their performance. We are particularly impressed by their light weight, ease of use, and long-lasting power, and are happy that we switched from lead batteries.

Redodo Power—Lithium solar batteries and RV batteries!

After switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium batteries, we made modifications to where the batteries were stored in our trailer. Previously, it was difficult to remove the batteries from their original location. However, with the changes we made, the batteries are now more accessible and we were able to use the previous battery space to store blocks for the trailer.

The lead batteries did not hold the charge for long, and despite being cheaper, we decided to use lithium batteries because they have been performing well. Additionally, lithium batteries are lighter than lead batteries. 

It has been almost a year since we switched to lithium batteries, and we are very happy with the change we made. The modifications we made in our 5th wheel have been working great to make accessing the batteries much easier. We love the light weight of the batteries, their ease of use, and their lasting power.After switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium batteries, we made modifications to where the batteries were stored in our trailer. Previously, it was difficult to remove the batteries from their original location. However, with the changes we made, the batteries are now more accessible and we were able to use the previous battery space to store blocks for the trailer.

The lead batteries did not hold the charge for long, and despite being cheaper, we decided to use lithium batteries because they have been performing well. Additionally, lithium batteries are lighter than lead batteries. 

It has been almost a year since we switched to lithium batteries, and we are very happy with the change we made. The modifications we made in our 5th wheel have been working great to make accessing the batteries much easier. We love the light weight of the batteries, their ease of use, and their lasting power.After switching from lead-acid batteries to lithium batteries, we made modifications to where the batteries were stored in our trailer. Previously, it was difficult to remove the batteries from their original location. However, with the changes we made, the batteries are now more accessible and we were able to use the previous battery space to store blocks for the trailer.

The lead batteries did not hold the charge for long, and despite being cheaper, we decided to use lithium batteries because they have been performing well. Additionally, lithium batteries are lighter than lead batteries. 

It has been almost a year since we switched to lithium batteries, and we are very happy with the change we made. The modifications we made in our 5th wheel have been working great to make accessing the batteries much easier. We love the light weight of the batteries, their ease of use, and their lasting power.

Off to the Races: Sprint Boat Races

Off to the races! Experience the excitement of the sprint boats! Indeed, we spent the entire weekend at the races. There was no need to drive home and rise early to secure parking and seating. We connected with some friends and thoroughly enjoyed watching the races.

Once again, this event did not provide any services; it was entirely off-grid. Our generators and solar panels were also up to the task here. 

After the event concluded and we were on our way home, we made a stop at Dungeness to empty our black water tanks.

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