Category: Featured Destinations

Mike’s Road Trip features a wide variety of amazing destinations that will inspire you to get out and see the world. These destinations include some of the most beautiful and iconic places in the United States and beyond, from Seattle to Sedona, Tuscany to Tanzania and Sri Lanka to Melbourne. The website also highlights less well-known but equally stunning destinations, such as the Badlands of South Dakota, the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, the rolling hills of Maramureș Romania and the Great River Road along the Mississippi River. Each destination featured includes detailed information about what makes it special, including its history, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities. Visitors can also find out what other nearby attractions are worth visiting and get directions and details to help them plan their trip. The amazing destinations featured on Mike’s Road Trip are sure to provide visitors with an unforgettable road trip travel experience.

Hieroglyphic Canyon in the Superstition Mountains

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. ...

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Vantage Bridge Wild Horses Monument Display

Vantage Bridge Wild Horses Monument Display close-up by Mike Shubic

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. ...

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A Stroll Through Chinatown in Vancouver, B.C.

Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the largest in the world and is located just east of downtown.  As you stroll the streets, you'll feel as though you've been transported to Beijing itself.  There is much to do and see in Chinatown, from browsing the fascinating shops, fresh...

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Mike’s Road Trip “Best Of” 2010

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I spent more than seven months on the road in 2010 and had some amazing experiences that I wanted to share in a classic "Best Of" list. There were a lot of worthy contenders.  While I'm sorry some did not make it, I'm confident I've chosen the best-of-the-best. Click on...

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A Tour of Cannon Beach, Oregon

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...

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A Look at the Superstition Mountain Museum

The Superstition Mountain Museum is situated on twelve pristine acres at the base of its namesake, the Superstition Mountains.  Located just outside Apache Junction, Arizona, the Museum collects, preserves and displays history, artifacts and folklore of the surrounding areas. The Superstition Mountains are most notably known for the Lost Dutchman...

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Fun Foraging at Fort Flagler

Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound, Fort Flagler, along with Fort Worden and Fort Casey once guarded the entrance to Puget Sound. These posts, established in the late 1890s, became the first line of defense to prevent a hostile fleet from reaching the Bremerton Naval Yard and the...

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Marymere Falls, A Jewel in the Pacific Northwest

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Located near Lake Crescent Lodge, along the northern border of the Olympic National Park, Marymere Falls is a popular hike among visitors.  Steep mountain ridges rise up around the area making the hike quite picturesque.  It isn’t the highest or most dramatic waterfall I’ve ever seen, but certainly worth the...

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Exploring Cleveland Dam in North Vancouver

The Cleveland Dam Recreation area is one of the few "free" things you can do in the Vancouver area, even the parking is free.   A large grassy park with picnic tables, views of the Capilano lake and river, lots of wondrous hiking trails and a salmon hatchery all await you....

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A Trek Through the Sol Duc Rainforest

Located on the western side of the Olympic National Park, Sol Duc is believed to be an Indian term meaning sparkling water—which is appropriate for an area so abundant with crystal-clear H2O. For over 100 years people have been flocking to the Sol Duc Hot Springs for pleasure and health...

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Poulsbo, WA is Known as “Little Norway”

Downtown Poulsbo, WA located in Kitsap County is known as "Little Norway," as it was settled in the late 1800s by Norwegian loggers, farmers and fishermen. When you stroll down Front Street you'll see dozens of quaint and colorful shops offering everything from Scandinavian gifts to fine art, fashions, antiques...

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Visiting Port Gamble, Washington

Port Gamble is a darling little town located on the shores of the scenic Hood Canal. I understand Port Gamble to be owned by one entity, the Port Gamble Mill, which is the only company-owned  town left in the Puget Sound area—all the homes and businesses are leased to its...

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Easy, fun hike to the Dungeness Spit

The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is a must if you're in the Sequim, WA area.  The hike down to the spit is easy and a lot of fun exploring this unique phenomenon.  If you have the day to spend in the park, consider the trek to the lighthouse (11 miles...

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