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While in McCall, hunt no further than The Hunt Lodge

Mike Shubic July 30th, 2011 1 Comment

I recently visited McCall, Idaho for the first time and certainly hope it will not be my last…what a great little town. The area is so scenic—from Payette Lake, rafting rivers to nearby ski slopes…there is a lot to see and do, not to mention some great restaurants and shopping....

The Fat Duck Inn is Walla Wonderful

Mike Shubic July 30th, 2011 Comments Off

The Fat Duck Inn located in Walla Walla, Washington is a charming and stately bed and breakfast. As you approach the craftsman style B&B for the first time, you might be deceived by its seemingly diminutive stature, but once you enter the “Duck,” as it’s often affectionately referred to by...

Bullwinkle found swimming down the Salmon River

Mike Shubic July 27th, 2011 2 Comments

During my week-long whitewater rafting trip down the Salmon River, I captured a moose swimming downstream. This footage was pure luck—it was early morning and only a few folks were even up. I was shooting some intro videos when out of the corner of my eye, I saw something odd...

Gateway Canyons Resort…The Entrance to Xanadu

Mike Shubic July 11th, 2011 4 Comments

One of the things I strive to do on Mike’s Road Trip is to find those cliché “off-the-beaten-path” places…the ones that give you so much satisfaction in the discovery. I get great joy in bringing exposure to well-deserving destinations that exceed my expectations and will assuredly interest my readers. Discovering...

Armor Lid Follow-up Review

Mike Shubic July 10th, 2011 1 Comment

If you’re a follower of Mike’s Road Trip, you know that I often feature applicable “road trip” and outdoor related products. About a year ago I reviewed the Armor Lid Tonneau Cover—since it’s been so essential to my travels, I thought I’d do a follow up. In addition to keeping...

Deep Cove: A Recreational Paradise

Mike Shubic July 8th, 2011 1 Comment

On a beautiful summer day, there’s hardly a better place to be than Deep Cove in North Vancouver, B.C. You can hang out at the Mount Seymour Provincial Park and have a picnic, or perhaps rent a canoe, kayak or paddle board. For the more adventurous type, you can hook...

Grey Cliffs Ranch: A Cornucopia of Activities and Luxury

Mike Shubic June 30th, 2011 5 Comments

The State of Montana is a capacious place where the wild still roam, the rivers flow unabated, and the hills roll into the horizon. Montana is one of the last places where you can experience nature as it was intended. I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Grey...

Airline Baggage Fees Solution

Mike Shubic June 21st, 2011 11 Comments

If you're like me, you're sick and tired of how the airline industry continues to come up with ways to nickle-and-dime us. To me, the worst, or perhaps the most unfair, are the fees on baggage. The idea of traveling without baggage is of course not possible. I'm not suggesting...

El Farolito Bed and Breakfast, a true Santa Fe experience

Mike Shubic June 21st, 2011 Comments Off

The El Farolito is conveniently located in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico and is within walking distance of many of the area’s attractions. You’re just minutes from the historic Central Plaza in one direction, in another…the newly developed Railyard, which has become a community focal point. Both areas...

Bozeman’s Gallatin River Grill Bestows Culinary Gratification

Mike Shubic June 20th, 2011 Comments Off

While I was in Bozeman, Montana I invited my friends Sean and Libby to join me at the Gallatin River Lodge for a fine dining experience at their restaurant (Gallatin River Grill). The Lodge is located just west of town and is situated on 350 acres. The restaurant portion of...

A trip on the “Canada Line” and a lesson in observation

Mike Shubic June 20th, 2011 Comments Off

I was in the Vancouver area for a travel bloggers convention (TBEX) and was staying just south of town at a friend’s place in Richmond. I decided the easiest way to get to/from the convention center each day would be to take the SkyTrain, the “Canada Line” to be specific....

Vee Bar Guest Ranch, a True Cowboy Experience

Mike Shubic June 17th, 2011 5 Comments

Over the decades our society has moved farther and farther away from our roots with the land, both literally and figuratively. The majority of our population is what you would call “city dwellers, “or, “city slickers” as our friends on the farms would say. It’s nice to know that there...

TBEX 2011 Wrap-Up

Mike Shubic June 13th, 2011 3 Comments

TBEX 2011 Wrap-up from Vancouver, B.C. I just spent the weekend in Vancouver, B.C. at TBEX 2011, it was my first travel convention for Mike's Road Trip. Over my long marketing career I've been to many various conventions...I have to say I was quite impressed with TBEX (Kim Mance and...

In Vancouver at TBEX 2011

Mike Shubic June 11th, 2011 Comments Off

I'm up in Vancouver, B.C. attending the TBEX 2011 conference...really impressed with the first day! I've attended some great workshops and met some wonderful fellow travel bloggers.

Wakeboarding at Deep Cove

Mike Shubic June 8th, 2011 Comments Off

Located in the eastern part of North Vancouver is a recreational paradise called, Deep Cove. Deep Cove is home to Cove Watersports, which offers an array of wakeboarding and skiing type activities. Whether you're new to wakeboarding or just want to get out and do a few runs, Cove Watersports...