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Ayn Rand Fans will appreciate

Mike Shubic April 7th, 2011 Comments Off

Ayn Rand Fans will appreciate my "Atlas Shrugged" pose in Sedona, AZ (near the Slide Rock area). . . . . . .

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Mike Shubic April 1st, 2011 Comments Off

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Always fun running into friends on MRT

Mike Shubic March 29th, 2011 Comments Off

It's always fun running into friends on the Mike's Road Trip journey. During my stay in the Phoenix area, I learned that a long time friend, "Susan from Chicago," was going to be in town. Susan's husband is a pilot, so needless to say they get to travel a lot—we...

Port Orford video makes “editor’s pick” on TripFilms

Mike Shubic March 28th, 2011 Comments Off

TripFilms Chooses Mike's Road Trip Port Orford video as an 'editor's pick' As many of you know, I am a correspondent for TripFilms.com. I'm excited to share that my video on Port Orford just won "editor's pick." [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VAD5qgxCzA']

MRT now has its own TripFilms Show

Mike Shubic March 24th, 2011 Comments Off

Mike's Road Trip now has its own Show on TripFilms.com I received some great news this week...TripFilms.com has given Mike's Road Trip (MRT) its own show (or channel). I've been a TripFilms contributor for quite a while now, but having my own show will certainly elevate the stature of Mike's...

Visiting Leavenworth, WA in the Winter

Mike Shubic March 21st, 2011 16 Comments

If you want to get into the holiday spirit, there is no place better to do so than a visit to Leavenworth, Washington. This Bavarian themed city is located in the central part of Washington State and provides all the necessary ingredients for a fun-filled time during the winter months...

Hieroglyphic Canyon in the Superstition Mountains

Mike Shubic March 20th, 2011 2 Comments

The lure of the Superstition Mountains in the far east valley of the Phoenix Metro area is unmistakable. For centuries this mountain range has been inhabited by Hohokam Indians, miners, cowboys, explorers and adventure seekers. The most notably of them all was Jacob Waltz, also known as the Lost Dutchman. ...

Vantage Bridge Wild Horses Monument Display

Mike Shubic March 19th, 2011 Comments Off

The Vantage Bridge Wild Horses Monument Display is located smack dab in the middle of Washington State, off of the eastbound lanes of I-90, just east of the Columbia River. This horse sculpture/display was created by artist David Govedare and is perched atop a hill overlooking the Columbia River below. ...

Super Moon Rises Above Superstition Mountains

Mike Shubic March 19th, 2011 Comments Off

They said the March, 2011 "Super" full moon rise would be a spectacular one...so I just had to go out and try and photograph it. I drove around to find the perfect spot with a cool backdrop. What I didn't realize was that I was so close to the bluff...

A review of the JakPak: A jacket than turns into a tent

Mike Shubic March 18th, 2011 5 Comments

I'm always on the lookout for cool and innovative products to assist me in my adventure travels—so, when I recently ran across the JakPak, needless to say, I was intrigued. The JakPak is a waterproof jacket that turns into a tent. Yes, you read correctly...a tent. For a nomad like...

No Dancing on my Birthday this year…

Mike Shubic March 15th, 2011 4 Comments

Yesterday I was hiking in the Superstition Mountains on the Hieroglyphic trail, shooting some video for an upcoming post. I was really enjoying myself and ended up staying a bit later than I had expected. Darkness was enveloping the sky and I knew I needed to begin my decent. While...

Dahlgren: Outstanding Socks for Blister-Free Hiking

Mike Shubic March 14th, 2011 4 Comments

Looking for a great pair of performance socks for blister-free hiking and other activities? Look no further than Dahlgren Footwear socks. I am an avid hiker and backpacker...I can tell you that nothing will suppress your enjoyment more than developing a blister five miles into a ten mile hike. It's...

How to Prevent Blisters

Mike Shubic March 14th, 2011 Comments Off

So, you've hit this page in hopes of finding a magical cure to prevent blisters...I hate to burst your proverbial blister bubble, but there is no way to "prevent" them entirely. There are however, some ways to significantly reduce your chances of developing an activity-killing blister. First, you must know...

What are your Favorite Gourmet Pizza Toppings? Here’s my list…

Mike Shubic March 10th, 2011 6 Comments

What do gourmet pizza toppings/ingredients have to do with Mike's Road Trip? Well, I eat out a lot and am quite the pizza connoisseur, so I thought I'd come up with a list of my favorite pizza ingredients to inspire all the pizzeria's out there. Mike's Road Trip is all...

Fenix Flashlights…an excellent choice!

Mike Shubic March 4th, 2011 13 Comments

I am a big time gadget fan and am often an early adopter of technology. I’m always on the lookout for cool products that will enhance my travel and outdoor needs. A good flashlight is one of those essential items for any road trip, camping or backpacking excursion. Over the...