Oregon - Mike's Road Trip

A look at the awe-inspiring Crater Lake

Mike Shubic January 4th, 2012 4 Comments

Crater Lake has to be one of the most beautiful lakes I’ve ever seen, it’s absolutely awe-inspiring. Located in southern Oregon, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United Sates at nearly 2000 feet. Interestingly, there are no rivers flowing into or out of the lake, which is probably...

Jacksonville Historic Cemetery

Mike Shubic November 25th, 2011 Comments Off

While I was visiting Jacksonville, Oregon, I was told by several of the locals that I should check out the “cemetery.” The first time I heard this I thought “a cemetery…what kind of tourist attraction is that?” After hearing the cemetery endorsement a couple more times, I figured I should...

Oenophiles will enjoy HillCrest Vineyard

Mike Shubic November 22nd, 2011 2 Comments

While I was visiting Roseburg, Oregon staying at the fabulous Thundering Waters Inn, the innkeepers (Jim and Christina) recommended a few things for me to do...tops on their list was a visit to HillCrest Vineyard for a tour and tasting—one of their favorite wineries in the area. Jim and Christina...

Horseless carriages’ rally the Columbia River Highway

Mike Shubic September 17th, 2011 2 Comments

I was traveling along the beautifully historic Columbia River Highway, when all of a sudden I began to see an array of vintage automobiles traveling toward me. Seeing a great opportunity to capture some unique video along a spectacular and historic stretch of highway, enticed me out of my truck. ...

A Look at the Southern Oregon Coastal Town of Port Orford

Mike Shubic January 26th, 2011 11 Comments

Port Orford, Oregon is one of those preverbal, “diamond in the rough” destinations. One does not typically expect such wonderful amenities from a smaller town, but this southern Oregon coastal community is not only worth a stop, it’s worth a stay. With a vibrant art scene hosting over a dozen...

A Tour of Cannon Beach, Oregon

Mike Shubic January 22nd, 2011 3 Comments

One of the most trendy, coveted, coastal communities in the state of Oregon is Cannon Beach. The scenic beauty of the rock cropping monoliths on-and-offshore, including the famed “Haystack” rock, will make your beach strolls and photographs unlike none other. Cannon Beach is nine miles wide and has the most...