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Gateway Auto Museum, A Distinctive Piece of Americana
There's something particularly apropos about a winding drive down a scenic highway—to a place less traveled, to visit, an Auto Museum. Driving the open road to a far off destination is something truly American. Happening upon an auto museum, while documenting my road trip travels, seems just a bit serendipitous....
Read moreFive Guys vs. In-N-Out – The Winner is…
Five Guys vs. In-N-Out I visited a Five Guys Burgers & Fries for the first time in Spokane, WA back in 2011. I have been eating at In-N-Out since maybe the mid-90s. From my experience, I don't think Five Guys lives up to the hype. The burgers are good, but...
Read moreA Look at Box Canyon Lodge in Ouray, Colorado
Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs is located in one of the coolest “small towns” you’ll come across…Ouray, Colorado. Ouray is located off of highway 550 (aka Million Dollar Highway, which BTW is aptly named), just north of Silverton and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The Lodge gets its...
Read moreMike’s Road Trip; Now featured on…
I'm sure you're all familiar with Glenfiddich, the premium single malt scotch whiskey distiller? Well, they have created a new site called "Glenfiddich Explorers," which profiles some of life's coolest adventures. Their tagline is "Life's Adventures. Distilled for You." A few months back I was approached by the editor to...
Read moreMike’s Road Trip Anniversary Overview
Well, I can't believe it...Mike's Road Trip is a year old now. What a year its been! I've had a ton of fun, met some wonderfully amazing people and have been to some breathtaking places. The past year has not been without its trials and tribulations. I've had a number...
Read moreThe Wonders and Excitement of Slide Rock
Slide Rock State Park is an iconic Sedona landmark located north of downtown by about six miles. This popular destination has a lot to offer its visitors...from hiking, exploration, swimming to a historic look into the past. As one of the few homesteads left intact in Oak Creek Canyon, Slide...
Read moreChapel of the Holy Cross – A Sedona Landmark
The Chapel of the Holy Cross has become an iconic Sedona Landmark and is certainly worth a stop. More than half a century after its construction, the Chapel of the Holy Cross continues to be a place of wonder, spiritual renewal, and sublime vistas for all to witness. The Chapel...
Read moreVisiting the Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden is a spectacular place located in central Phoenix in the midst of the awe-inspiring Papago Buttes. Those who've never seen the diversity of the desert will be in for a treat, especially during spring time (Note: April is best, with shoulder months of March and May)...
Read moreEver notice, as we get older life goes by faster?
Life will go by fast if you don't slow down... I just went for an lovely early morning walk today—as I sauntered along ,taking in the surrounding beauty, I began pondering a few memorable conversations that I’ve had with people relating to life…and time. I once had a buddy of...
Read moreA Humorous Hike up Silly Mountain
[caption id="attachment_6410" align="alignleft" width="240"] View of the Superstitions from Silly Mountain[/caption] Sorry about the title of this post, I couldn't help making a play on the name, "Silly Mountain." :-) Silly Mountain Park is located right off of U.S. 60 in between Apache Junction and Gold Canyon, Arizona (GPS: 33.379882...
Read moreApache Junction, the gateway to the Superstition Mountains
Apache Junction (AJ) is located about forty miles east of downtown Phoenix and is home to the majestic Superstition Mountains. Apache Junction is steeped in history, legends and lore. The area was once a hot spot for the movie industry and has lured gold seekers from around the world with...
Read morePhoenix Sunset Contrails
[caption id="attachment_6399" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Illustration of what the sky looked like"][/caption] Rarely are we able to capture the truly magical moments in life on film or video…case in point was what I experienced this evening. I went for a lovely walk—half way through, I was greeted with an amazingly unique...
Read moreArcosanti…the domicile of the future?
Arcosanti is an urban laboratory experiment located in the middle of the high desert just northeast of Cordes Junction, Arizona. This unique facility was the brain child of the famed architect, Paolo Soleri, the last remaining disciple to study under Frank Lloyd Wright. Arcosanti has been in development for over...
Read moreA Road Trip to Jerome: The Eclectic Town atop Cleopatra Hill
Jerome, Arizona is an old mining town turned into a vibrate artistic community and popular tourist destination—it's one of those "off-the-beaten-path" type destinations that's full of nooks, crannies and textures that just make you want to explore. It's a place where photographers of all levels will find exultation. The small...
Read moreA Review of the Briar Patch Inn
A Review of the Briar Patch Inn Bed & Breakfast in Oak Creek Canyon - Sedona, Arizona When you first arrive at the Briar Patch Inn, you can’t help but notice the lush gardens that encompass the property, which span nine pristine creek-side acres along the famed Oak Creek. There...
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