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Queen Elizabeth Park

Mike Shubic October 3rd, 2011 Comments Off

Queen Elizabeth Park is the second most popular park in Vancouver, next to Stanley Park, and is home to some of the most beautiful public gardens seen anywhere in the country. At the center of the park is the Bloedel Conservatory, which is filled with exotic plants, tropical flowers a...

Vancouver Harbor

Mike Shubic October 2nd, 2011 Comments Off

I often tell travelers that if you visit a destination with a harbor, canal system or other waterway...be sure to take a cruise. When you get off the shore, it's a whole new perspective. The Vancouver Harbor is no exception—with wonderful mountain views (often with snow-capped peaks), spectacular skyline, and...

A stroll through Finn Slough

Mike Shubic September 26th, 2011 Comments Off

Today I took a stroll along the banks of the "Dike" in Richmond, B.C., where you'll find a very rundown fishing village called, "Finn Slough." Despite the blighted area, Finn Slough has become quite a tourist attraction among artist, photographers, and, passersby alike. Click the following link to see my...

Turned down reality show episode…

Mike Shubic September 20th, 2011 Comments Off

Well, I was asked by producers to be on a new reality show episode that will air on the History Channel in November, however they are not covering travel expenses to get to L.A., so I turned it down. Hope it was not a mistake...might have been good publicity for...

Horseless carriages’ rally the Columbia River Highway

Mike Shubic September 17th, 2011 2 Comments

I was traveling along the beautifully historic Columbia River Highway, when all of a sudden I began to see an array of vintage automobiles traveling toward me. Seeing a great opportunity to capture some unique video along a spectacular and historic stretch of highway, enticed me out of my truck. ...

Fishing on the Dosewallips River

Mike Shubic September 16th, 2011 Comments Off

My father has a great little fishing cabin along the banks of the Dosewallips River in the Olympic National Forest. Each time I've been there however, I've had shit for luck catching anything. Then again, I've never been to the cabin during the months of August and September, apparently the...

Windsurfing at Jericho Beach

Mike Shubic September 12th, 2011 Comments Off

Located right in the heart of Vancouver, B.C. is a sandy beach popular among wind sport enthusiasts—Jericho Beach is a large park that combines lots of activity choices with the natural beauty of treed copses and ponds. This area was once the site of Vancouver's first golf course, but was...

Bobbin’ around Bandelier

Mike Shubic September 10th, 2011 2 Comments

Bandelier National Monument is located in northern New Mexico, just outside of Los Alamos and not far from Santa Fe, which makes for a great road trip. The park offers a unique blend of history, nature, and outdoor adventure, making it a perfect destination for travelers of all ages and...

Best Bottled Iced Tea

Mike Shubic September 8th, 2011 10 Comments

Top Four Best Bottled Iced Tea I love iced tea and over the years have become quite the connoisseur. I've never been much of a soda drinker, but iced tea is something I drink just about every day. The following list is my top-4 favorite bottled teas, loose leaf or...

A look at the “Ultima” by CRKT

Mike Shubic September 6th, 2011 1 Comment

I’m no knife expert, but I am an avid outdoor enthusiast and really appreciate having good tools available when I need them. I recently added a new CRKT knife to my collection that I’m quite excited about…it’s called the “Ultima,” and, I got to use it the other day while...

Avoid the headaches, take the Seattle Water Taxi

Mike Shubic September 6th, 2011 3 Comments

Driving and parking in or around downtown Seattle is about as fun as poking needles in your eyes. If you live near West Seattle, thankfully there is an easy and convenient way to reach many of the wonderful attractions that downtown Seattle has to offer...the Water Taxi. The Seattle Water...

Travel Videos from fellow vloggers

Mike Shubic September 2nd, 2011 8 Comments

A few months ago I attended a travel bloggers convention (TBEX) where I met a number of fellow video bloggers/vloggers. We decided to create a Facebook Group so that we could share ideas, tips and best practices. Once a week we invite members of our group to share a video...

More than ‘Canyons’ at Canyonlands

Mike Shubic September 2nd, 2011 3 Comments

The Moab, Utah area is simply spectacular, with so many recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. I only spent a few days in the area, but that's all it took for me to get hooked. Most of my time was spent at Canyonlands National Park, which consists of spires, plateaus and...

Contemporary, Classy: Crystal Lodge Hotel

Mike Shubic August 31st, 2011 2 Comments

Located right in the heart of Whistler Village, the Crystal Lodge is within minutes' walk to just about everything you could imagine...restaurants, shops, entertainment, and of course, the slopes. The hotel has a lot to offer its guests...from its modern design, spacious and luxurious rooms, array of amenities, to its...

Whistler: ‘World Class’ for Good Reason

Mike Shubic August 30th, 2011 Comments Off

Whistler is a well-known destination for many reasons...first, it's the largest ski resort in North American. Second, it has been a host venue for the winter Olympics, most recently in 2010. The resort community has so much to offer, be it winter, summer, or anytime in between. From skiing, snowboarding,...