Author: Mike Shubic
Visiting the Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden is a spectacular place located in central Phoenix in the midst of the awe-inspiring Papago Buttes. Those who've never seen the diversity of the desert will be in for a treat, especially during spring time (Note: April is best, with shoulder months of March and May)...
Read moreEver notice, as we get older life goes by faster?
Life will go by fast if you don't slow down... I just went for an lovely early morning walk today—as I sauntered along ,taking in the surrounding beauty, I began pondering a few memorable conversations that I’ve had with people relating to life…and time. I once had a buddy of...
Read moreA Humorous Hike up Silly Mountain
[caption id="attachment_6410" align="alignleft" width="240"] View of the Superstitions from Silly Mountain[/caption] Sorry about the title of this post, I couldn't help making a play on the name, "Silly Mountain." :-) Silly Mountain Park is located right off of U.S. 60 in between Apache Junction and Gold Canyon, Arizona (GPS: 33.379882...
Read moreApache Junction, the gateway to the Superstition Mountains
Apache Junction (AJ) is located about forty miles east of downtown Phoenix and is home to the majestic Superstition Mountains. Apache Junction is steeped in history, legends and lore. The area was once a hot spot for the movie industry and has lured gold seekers from around the world with...
Read morePhoenix Sunset Contrails
[caption id="attachment_6399" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Illustration of what the sky looked like"][/caption] Rarely are we able to capture the truly magical moments in life on film or video…case in point was what I experienced this evening. I went for a lovely walk—half way through, I was greeted with an amazingly unique...
Read moreArcosanti…the domicile of the future?
Arcosanti is an urban laboratory experiment located in the middle of the high desert just northeast of Cordes Junction, Arizona. This unique facility was the brain child of the famed architect, Paolo Soleri, the last remaining disciple to study under Frank Lloyd Wright. Arcosanti has been in development for over...
Read moreA Road Trip to Jerome: The Eclectic Town atop Cleopatra Hill
Jerome, Arizona is an old mining town turned into a vibrate artistic community and popular tourist destination—it's one of those "off-the-beaten-path" type destinations that's full of nooks, crannies and textures that just make you want to explore. It's a place where photographers of all levels will find exultation. The small...
Read moreA Review of the Briar Patch Inn
A Review of the Briar Patch Inn Bed & Breakfast in Oak Creek Canyon - Sedona, Arizona When you first arrive at the Briar Patch Inn, you can’t help but notice the lush gardens that encompass the property, which span nine pristine creek-side acres along the famed Oak Creek. There...
Read moreAyn Rand Fans will appreciate
Ayn Rand Fans will appreciate my "Atlas Shrugged" pose in Sedona, AZ (near the Slide Rock area). . . . . . .
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Read moreAlways fun running into friends on MRT
It's always fun running into friends on the Mike's Road Trip journey. During my stay in the Phoenix area, I learned that a long time friend, "Susan from Chicago," was going to be in town. Susan's husband is a pilot, so needless to say they get to travel a lot—we...
Read morePort Orford video makes “editor’s pick” on TripFilms
TripFilms Chooses Mike's Road Trip Port Orford video as an 'editor's pick' As many of you know, I am a correspondent for TripFilms.com. I'm excited to share that my video on Port Orford just won "editor's pick." [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VAD5qgxCzA']
Read moreMRT now has its own TripFilms Show
Mike's Road Trip now has its own Show on TripFilms.com I received some great news this week...TripFilms.com has given Mike's Road Trip (MRT) its own show (or channel). I've been a TripFilms contributor for quite a while now, but having my own show will certainly elevate the stature of Mike's...
Read moreVisiting Leavenworth, WA in the Winter
If you want to get into the holiday spirit, there is no place better to do so than a visit to Leavenworth, Washington. This Bavarian themed city is located in the central part of Washington State and provides all the necessary ingredients for a fun-filled time during the winter months...
Read moreHieroglyphic Canyon in the Superstition Mountains
The lure of the Superstition Mountains in the far east valley of the Phoenix Metro area is unmistakable. For centuries this mountain range has been inhabited by Hohokam Indians, miners, cowboys, explorers and adventure seekers. The most notably of them all was Jacob Waltz, also known as the Lost Dutchman. ...
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