New York - Mike's Road Trip

If like like ‘Kamping,’ you’ll love Lake Placid KOA

Mike Shubic September 29th, 2013 7 Comments

After several years of road tripping around North America, I've done my fair share of camping. I absolutely love the outdoors and enjoy backpacking and camping in remote areas. However, given my position as a travel blogger, sometimes I need to be connected...while also staying fresh with a daily shower—for...

Fort Niagara: Past the ‘Falls,’ back in time

Mike Shubic August 3rd, 2013 5 Comments

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, receiving some eight million visitors per year. There is a good reason so many people visit Niagara Falls year-after-year…the sight is simply awe-inspiring. Just beyond the Falls however, is a historic site that is equally as impressive—just...

[Video] Niagara Falls by land, water & air

Mike Shubic March 7th, 2013 11 Comments

Niagara Falls is one of those iconic natural wonder sights that nearly all of us have on our bucket list, including myself. This past summer I was finally able to check it off during my time on the Rand McNally and USA Today's, "Best of the Road." The nearby town...

Lewiston sings about culinary prowess

Mike Shubic November 1st, 2012 6 Comments

Located in upstate New York, near Niagara Falls, Lewiston is one of the most charming small towns I've ever had the privilege of visiting. I was lucky enough to experience the VIP treatment while in Lewiston as the town was selected as one of the stops for "Best of the...