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Peak 2 Peak…what a ride!

Mike Shubic August 25th, 2011 1 Comment

I've been on a number of chairlifts and gondola rides in my day, but let me tell you...I've never been on anything like the Peak 2 Peak before. The Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride is different due in part to the fact that they broke all the molds when engineering...

Salmon River rafting trip, a six day excursion

Mike Shubic August 23rd, 2011 Comments Off

A Six Day Excursion Rafting the Salmon River with O.A.R.S. DAY ONE RAFTING THE SALMON RIVER: My O.A.R.S. trip started with an introduction the night before our scheduled departure from McCall to Salmon, Idaho. We met at the Hunt Lodge where the folks from O.A.R.S. went over trip details and...

A funny misunderstanding

Mike Shubic August 22nd, 2011 Comments Off

I just heard something I found quite amusing...bear with me as I set it up. Earlier this year I was staying at my buddy's place in Arizona...the neighbor told me that since my buddy did not have trash service, that I was welcome to put any garbage I had in...

The George Washington Inn: Posh, Palatial and “Presidential”

Mike Shubic August 21st, 2011 Comments Off

Located just east of Port Angeles, Washington, on a bluff high above the Strait of Juan de Fuca, sits a remarkably familiar sight, a B&B offering spectacular views and accommodations alike. This Bed and Breakfast is modeled after a legendary home built over 200 years ago on the opposite end...

Fishing Dog

Mike Shubic August 20th, 2011 Comments Off

I was doing some fishing the other day and a random dog perusing the beach decided he'd try and help me out...god knows I needed it. [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq7PREmQNng']

One Persistent Hitchhiker!

Mike Shubic August 13th, 2011 6 Comments

[audio:https://mikesroadtrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Mouse-audio3.mp3|titles=Mouse-audio] Unbeknownst to me, I’ve been transporting a hitchhiker across state lines and international borders. Circumstantial evidence of this unwanted stowaway began to surface a few months ago, but hard proof would not reveal itself until recently. It all began earlier this year, several weeks after my departure from my...

New T.V. Show looking for Video Bloggers…

Mike Shubic August 12th, 2011 Comments Off

There is a new T.V. show ("Right THIS Minute") coming to broadcast airwaves this Fall, and they're looking for video bloggers like me. If you wouldn't mind, please click here and enter my name and url: www.MikesRoadTrip.com, it will only take 10 seconds and would be much appreciated. :-) Thanks...

Villa Columbia Bestows European Flair and Flavor

Mike Shubic August 11th, 2011 2 Comments

Along the southern banks of the Columbia River lies the ever popular destination of Hood River, Oregon. Right in the heart of it all, and in the shadow of Mount Hood is the Villa Columbia Bed and Breakfast. The Villa Columbia is a beautifully restored Craftsman Style home, which was...

Hiking “M” Mountain in Bozeman

Mike Shubic August 7th, 2011 2 Comments

“’M’ Mountain” or just The “M” if you’re a local, is a great hike while in Bozeman, Montana. I did the “M” with one of my best friends and his family in May of 2011 (see video below). Once you reach the famously visible “M” (which stands for Montana State...

Restaurant Experiential Coverage

Mike Shubic August 6th, 2011 Comments Off

If you own or manage a unique, hip and/or local fine dining restaurant with an aire of panache, we want to hear from you. Mike’s Road Trip offers experiential coverage to help you get noticed. WHAT TO EXPECT: During the visit(s) – Mike will "check-in" using FourSquare, Facebook and Twitter with a link back...

DAY ONE of my Salmon River rafting trip

Mike Shubic August 6th, 2011 Comments Off

DAY ONE: This is a 6 part series of my Salmon River rafting trip with the folks from O.A.R.S. I won this trip for being the April 2011 contributor-of-the-month at TripFilms.com. Our O.A.R.S. trip started with a brief introduction the night before our scheduled departure from McCall to Salmon, Idaho. ...

Boutique Hotel Experiential Coverage

Mike Shubic August 5th, 2011 Comments Off

If you own or manage a boutique hotel/Inn with an aire of panache, we want to hear from you. Mike’s Road Trip offers experiential coverage to help you get noticed. WHAT TO EXPECT: During the stay – Mike will write a number of blog posts with backlinks to your site...

DAY TWO of my Salmon River rafting trip

Mike Shubic August 5th, 2011 1 Comment

DAY TWO RAFTING THE SALMON RIVER Morning was greeted with coffee, tea and hot chocolate…breakfast consisted of blueberry pancakes with real maple syrup and this outstanding melon called: “Santa Claus Melon,” which I’d never heard of before. After breakfast and the packing up of camp, we hit the river. The...

Bed and Breakfast Experiential Coverage

Mike Shubic August 4th, 2011 Comments Off

If you are a Bed and Breakfast/Inn with an aire of panache, we want to hear from you. Mike’s Road Trip offers experiential coverage to help you get noticed. WHAT TO EXPECT: During the stay – Mike will write a blog post with a backlink to your site and will...

DAY THREE of my Salmon River rafting trip

Mike Shubic August 4th, 2011 1 Comment

DAY THREE RAFTING THE SALMON RIVER Breakfast on this morning included eggs any style with ham, melon, juice, coffee and English muffins. Yesterday I spent the afternoon on the river in an inflatable kayak (a duckie), which was a lot of fun and more active than being in a raft,...