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Mike’s Road Trip “Best of” 2011

Mike Shubic January 7th, 2012 10 Comments

I spent more than nine months on the road in 2011 and had some amazing experiences that I wanted to share in a classic "Best Of" list. There were a lot of worthy contenders. While I'm sorry some did not make it, I'm confident I've chosen the best-of-the-best. Click on...

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Mike Shubic January 4th, 2012 Comments Off

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A look at the awe-inspiring Crater Lake

Mike Shubic January 4th, 2012 4 Comments

Crater Lake has to be one of the most beautiful lakes I’ve ever seen, it’s absolutely awe-inspiring. Located in southern Oregon, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United Sates at nearly 2000 feet. Interestingly, there are no rivers flowing into or out of the lake, which is probably...

Into the heavens on the Palm Springs Aerial Tram

Mike Shubic January 4th, 2012 4 Comments

Palm Springs aeiral tram by Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip.com

The Palm Springs Aerial Tram is a pretty amazing local attraction, it's not just some basic chairlift taking you up a mountain, but rather an "aerial experience" if you will. The 80 passenger tramcars actually rotate during your ascent/descent, providing everyone with a fantastic view. When you consider that Palm...

Flashback to yesteryear at Palm Springs Air Museum

Mike Shubic January 3rd, 2012 6 Comments

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a history buff, you can't miss the Palm Springs Air Museum. The museum houses one of the largest collections of WWII flying aircrafts, and on average, there are 26 different ones on display—many are flown regularly in conjunction with educational programs and demonstrations. Also...

Alice Lake Park

Mike Shubic January 3rd, 2012 Comments Off

Alice Lake Park is located just north of Squamish, B.C. and is surrounded by towering mountains, dense forests and plenty of grassy areas to kick back and relax. This provincial park is a wonderful recreational area for, fishing, kayaking swimming, biking, camping and a whole more. I spent the afternoon...

Jimgermanbar in Waitsburg, WA

Mike Shubic January 2nd, 2012 4 Comments

While I was in Walla Walla, Washington staying at the ever-so-quaint Fat Duck Inn, the proprietor (Alexa) invited to take me to this up-and-coming little town about 20 miles north called, Waitsburg. Founded in 1859, Waitsburg is a cute town that seems to be reemerging as a hip destination with...

Top 20 Best Pics of 2011

Mike Shubic December 31st, 2011 2 Comments

Here are my top-20 best pics from 2011. These pics are from my monthly top-10 pic list. Which one do you like best? (Click here to see in player mode). [caption id="attachment_10095" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="North Umpqua River at sunset"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_10096" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Tree at dusk while camping near Bodie...

Huge Model Train Display at the Living Desert

Mike Shubic December 27th, 2011 Comments Off

Huge Model Train at The Living Desert by MikesRoadTrip.com

In addition to the vast array of plants and wildlife, The Living Desert (in Palm Desert, California) features a huge model train display. Train enthusiasts young and old will rejoice in the intricate detail and massive scale of this train display—it showcases many landmark scenes across the country...from Mount Rushmore,...

The Living Desert: A glance at the deserts of the world

Mike Shubic December 23rd, 2011 2 Comments

The Living Desert entrance by MikesRoadTrip.com

The Living Desert is a wildlife adventure park that provides a glimpse into various deserts from around the world. The Living Desert has created the perfect blend of animals and plant life (part arboretum, part zoo) to make you feel as though you're experiencing a desert far, far away. From...

Ballooning above Palm Springs

Mike Shubic December 18th, 2011 6 Comments

Have you ever been up in a hot air balloon? If not, do yourself a favor and put it on your bucket list...it's an extraordinary experience. While I was in Palm Springs I got an opportunity to take flight above the Coachella Valley from the folks at Balloons Above. As...

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Mike Shubic December 4th, 2011 Comments Off

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Jacksonville Historic Cemetery

Mike Shubic November 25th, 2011 Comments Off

While I was visiting Jacksonville, Oregon, I was told by several of the locals that I should check out the “cemetery.” The first time I heard this I thought “a cemetery…what kind of tourist attraction is that?” After hearing the cemetery endorsement a couple more times, I figured I should...

Oenophiles will enjoy HillCrest Vineyard

Mike Shubic November 22nd, 2011 2 Comments

While I was visiting Roseburg, Oregon staying at the fabulous Thundering Waters Inn, the innkeepers (Jim and Christina) recommended a few things for me to do...tops on their list was a visit to HillCrest Vineyard for a tour and tasting—one of their favorite wineries in the area. Jim and Christina...

Country House Inns has you covered in Jacksonville, Oregon

Mike Shubic November 17th, 2011 Comments Off

Enthusiasm washed over me when I first entered the small town of Jacksonville, Oregon. Jacksonville is the type of small town I love to discover and explore…it’s quaint and charming with quality restaurants, parks, shopping and of course lodging. The area is also the newest wine appellation, with a string...