Author: Mike Shubic
Blue Lake Ranch; A secluded gem outside Durango
When you first enter the Blue Lake Ranch, it’s hard to know what to expect…there are no large monument signs or visual structures to lead your eye. As you follow the signs, making your way up a meandering hill, you come across the “Ranch House,” which is the focal point...
Read moreRiddin’ the rails in Durango
On a recent road trip to Durango, Colorado, my girlfriend and I took hopped aboard the Durango-Silverton train to Cascade Canyon. During the winter months, the train is not able to make the steep assent to Silverton, but does go about half way to Cascade Canyon, where passengers can disembark...
Read moreTop-25 Arizona Road Trip Destinations
Here are 25 Arizona road trip ideas the next time you visit the stunning Southwest. (Updated 6/25/20) An Arizona Road Trip will yield exciting discovers that can only be found in the Southwest. Arizona is a wonderfully diverse state, with an abundance of open space and unforgettable scenery…including one of...
Read more6th annual Zombie Walk in Phoenix
It wasn't just ghosts and goblins this Halloween, it was a massive Zombie Walk at the 6th annual event in Phoenix. Those involved organizing the Phoenix Zombie Walk hoped to break the Guinness World Record for most zombies participating in a zombie walk. Last year’s walk had nearly 20,000 attendees...not...
Read morePima Air and Space Museum
Once of Tucson, Arizona's greatest attractions is the Pima Air and Space Museum. Whether you are an aeronautical fan or not, this air museum is one of the largest in the country and is really worth visiting if you find yourself in southern Arizona. Here is my experience: I would...
Read moreScholastic Scare in Superior, AZ
"Scholastic Scare in Superior, AZ" was co-written by: Terri Campbell The day began as an innocent photographic adventure to the old mining town of Superior, Arizona, where hauntingly decrepit buildings sporadically litter the landscape. This sleepy community 90 minutes southeast of Phoenix offers photographers an array of creative compositions to...
Read moreBeauty in everything…
If you look hard enough, you can find beauty in just about everything...even a weed. :-)
Read moreCafé Monarch: An Artful Duet of Cuisine and Romance
Scottsdale is the hub for many unique and trendy restaurants, some have staying power and some do not. My belief is that Café Monarch is here to stay. Under fairly new ownership (2013), Christian & Phillip Lewkowicz and Executive Chef Branden Levine have created a perfect duet of cuisine and...
Read moreUGOBAGS: Customized Luggage made simple
Have you ever come across a new product and wondered why someone hadn’t thought about it earlier? That happened to me recently when I discovered UGOBAGS, a customized luggage company—as soon as I saw one of their bags, I thought, “now that’s a good idea!” As a perpetual traveler and...
Read moreCrazed lookin’ owl
I was visiting my folks in Wickenburg, Arizona when I saw an owl in a tree in broad daylight. I have never seen an owl in the middle of the day before, let alone have an opportunity to photograph one this close up. As you can see, this owl looks...
Read moreA glimpse at Shoshone Falls
Just a short drive from Twin Falls, along the Snake River in southern, Idaho, are the spectacular Shoshone Falls. At over 2oo feet, Shoshone Falls are higher than the more well known, Niagara Falls. Spring and early summer are the best times to view the falls when water flow is...
Read moreFeelin’ the Love of Lake Charles
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “southern hospitality” before, it’s a romanticized notion personified in movies and television shows, where chivalry flourishes and visitors are made to feel welcome. While on a recent trip to Lake Charles, Louisiana for a travel conference, I discovered the essence of southern hospitality is...
Read moreNew Orleans… Captivates, tantalizes and hugs with hospitality
I’m not proud to admit the following, but I have found myself being a bit judgmental of late. Don’t misunderstand; I don’t apologize for this in the least, as I believe that some prejudices are innate human survival characteristics. However, what I’ve been discovering is that my preconceived notions, while...
Read moreCafé Brûlot being prepared at Galatoire’s New Orleans
While dining at the classic and historic Galatoire's restaurant in New Orleans, I had an opportunity to try and witness their Café Brûlot being prepared table-side. If you're looking for a dramatic conclusion to your fine dining experience, you have to order the Café Brûlot. [youtube youtubeurl="P26vxmNcan0" ][/youtube]
Read moreMike’s Road Trip on T.V. …well, sort of…
A few month ago I signed a distribution deal with a company who makes apps for ROKU streaming devices and smart TVs, my channel is now live. If you have a streaming television device, you can search under the travel section for the Mike's Road Trip channel and watch the...
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