Author: Mike Shubic
Exploring Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park
Hurricane Ridge is located in the Olympic National Park, just above the Port Angeles area. The drive up to the visitorās center takes about a half an hour, not because of the distance, but because of the long windy scenic road. A ways up you start getting the first overlooks,...
Read moreColette’s Bed and Breakfast, an Outstanding Choice
I've stayed in a great deal of bed and breakfasts (most of which have been extremely nice), however from time to time one stands above the rest. Colette's Bed and Breakfast located in Port Angeles, WA is one of those places that excel in every category...location, accommodations, grounds, service and...
Read moreWhat is ‘the ONE thing?’
"the ONE thingā¢" is where the public chimes-in to tell my followers and me what makes their community, local restaurant, B&B, tourist attraction, etc. unique, special and/or interesting. Each week I will launch a few "ONE thing" topics for readers to comment, then vote on.Ā For example, "What is the...
Read moreFun Foraging at Fort Flagler
Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound, Fort Flagler, along with Fort Worden and Fort Casey once guarded the entrance to Puget Sound. These posts, established in the late 1890s, became the first line of defense to prevent a hostile fleet from reaching the Bremerton Naval Yard and the...
Read moreMarymere Falls, A Jewel in the Pacific Northwest
Located near Lake Crescent Lodge, along the northern border of the Olympic National Park, Marymere Falls is a popular hike among visitors. Steep mountain ridges rise up around the area making the hike quite picturesque. It isnāt the highest or most dramatic waterfall Iāve ever seen, but certainly worth the...
Read moreExploring Cleveland Dam in North Vancouver
The Cleveland Dam Recreation area is one of the few "free" things you can do in the Vancouver area, even the parking is free. A large grassy park with picnic tables, views of the Capilano lake and river, lots of wondrous hiking trails and a salmon hatchery all await you....
Read moreA Trek Through the Sol Duc Rainforest
Located on the western side of the Olympic National Park, Sol Duc is believed to be an Indian term meaning sparkling waterāwhich is appropriate for an area so abundant with crystal-clear H2O. For over 100 years people have been flocking to the Sol Duc Hot Springs for pleasure and health...
Read morePoulsbo, WA is Known as “Little Norway”
Downtown Poulsbo, WA located in Kitsap County is known as "Little Norway," as it was settled in the late 1800s by Norwegian loggers, farmers and fishermen. When you stroll down Front Street you'll see dozens of quaint and colorful shops offering everything from Scandinavian gifts to fine art, fashions, antiques...
Read moreLodging Expectations
Lodging proprietors and Innkeepers, this is the coverage you can expect when Mike's Road Trip features your establishment. If you are a Bed and Breakfast or boutique lodging facility with an aire of panache, we want to hear from you.Ā Mikeās Road Trip offers several media exposure options for little...
Read moreVisiting Port Gamble, Washington
Port Gamble is a darling little town located on the shores of the scenic Hood Canal. I understand Port Gamble to be owned by one entity, the Port Gamble Mill, which is the only company-owned town left in the Puget Sound areaāall the homes and businesses are leased to its...
Read moreBest Road Trip Songs | Top-20 Road Trip Songs
Best Road Trip Songs of all Time! (According to this critic...). As you can imagine, it's extremely difficult to narrow down the best road trip songs of all time to just 20, but I've done my best. Please leave your comments and suggestions and perhaps I'll include your pick as...
Read moreEasy, fun hike to the Dungeness Spit
The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is a must if you're in the Sequim, WA area. The hike down to the spit is easy and a lot of fun exploring this unique phenomenon. If you have the day to spend in the park, consider the trek to the lighthouse (11 miles...
Read moreAn Easy, Fun Hike to Murhut Falls
Murhut Falls is a short and easy hike to a plunging 130-foot waterfall. You'll enjoy the rhododendrons and other plant life on this well-marked trail. Murhut Falls is located in the Duckabush Recreation Area between Shelton and Quilcene (just north of Brinnon) on Hwy 101 in the Olympic National Forest....
Read moreThe Chief a Top-10 Hike in Squamish, B.C.
The Chief has everything hikers would want from a day-hike...waterfalls, dense forest, colorful and unique rock formations, raw beauty, challenging scrambles and of course, awe-inspiring views. Canadaās self proclaimed, āoutdoor recreational capitalā is Squamish, B.C. Squamish is located about an hour or so north of Vancouver...about 45 minutes south of...
Read moreSteveston BC – A Trendy Fishing Village with a Rich History
I've been to Steveston (located in the western part of Richmond B.C.) a few times now and really enjoy strolling along the boardwalk while taking in the idyllic scenery. The area is no secret among locals, who flock to the community for sun, fresh fish, and kite flying, but for...
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