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Best of 2013

Mike Shubic December 25th, 2013 15 Comments

This is the fourth annual Mike's Road Trip "Best Of" list. As usual, there were many worthy contenders. While I'm sorry some did not make it, I'm confident I've chosen the best-of-the-best. Click on any of the links below to be taken to posts, pictures and/or videos of my experience....

Six degrees of sibling separation

Mike Shubic October 20th, 2013 12 Comments

Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is a game based on the "six degrees of separation" concept, which posits that any two people on earth are, on average, about six acquaintances apart. The following reads like a cliché Hollywood movie; however, this is not the imaginative tale of a screenwriter but...

Trifecta of near mishaps

Mike Shubic September 17th, 2013 1 Comment

I woke to a beautiful pre-dawn morning and watched the sun rise above the canyon before me, just outside of Canyonlands National Park in the Moab, Utah. Just inside the park entrance is a 4-wheel drive road called, “Shafer Trail.” I wanted to take this road to the canyon floor...

Cliff Cottage Inn – In the heart of Eureka Springs

Mike Shubic May 23rd, 2013 4 Comments

I recently spent a few days in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, which was my first time to the state—I have to say, it’s a pretty fantastic little town. Eureka Springs reminds me a bit of Jerome, Arizona, with its narrow and windy streets; the way the homes and businesses are built...

Epic east coast road trip coming up…

Mike Shubic April 27th, 2013 2 Comments

Over the past three years I've been road tripping from north to south, and east and west of the US and Canada. I've only done one trip to the east, so I'm long past due for another. During the month of May I will be road tripping from Arizona to...

About to take a bite out of the Big Apple

Mike Shubic April 14th, 2013 Comments Off

This week I will be taking flight to New York City to participate in the Canada Media Marketplace (CMM), an event where provincial and city tourism leaders meet with members of the media to entice them to visit and feature. This is the first time I've been invited to the...

Wickenburg AZ: Where cowboys roam and artists reign

Mike Shubic April 3rd, 2013 8 Comments

Horseback riders in Wickenburg by Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip.com

Wickenburg AZ is a true western town, where the spurs have a job to do and hats are not accessories. The town is full of character, where spirits remain wild and the souls are Western through and through. If you conjure images of the west, generally what emerges in the...

Cowgirl Up! “Quick Draw” contest [Video]

Mike Shubic March 25th, 2013 8 Comments

Cowgirl Up is an annual art event hosted by the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona. On the final day of the event there is a "Quick Draw" competition in which female artists have one hour to paint or sculpt an original piece of artwork. Shortly after the competition...

Amuse Bouche: Bistro offers French panache, gourmet petit déjeuner

Mike Shubic March 5th, 2013 Comments Off

The adage “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is one that resonates with me. I enjoy having at least one hearty and/or decadent breakfast per week; Sunday is typically that one day. While I’ve had many wonderful morning meals through my travel, breakfast is not one I...

Upper Hassayampa River

Mike Shubic March 3rd, 2013 Comments Off

Yesterday I went on an adventure just outside of Wickenburg, Arizona. I traveled north on Constellation Road (just east of the McDonald's off of US 60) for nearly 17 miles until its end at a trail-head that leads to the Upper Hassayampa River. The first eight miles is a smoothly...

Loews Ventana Canyon: A sanctuary for looking into the soul of the Southwest

Mike Shubic March 2nd, 2013 1 Comment

One of the most beautiful areas of Tucson, Arizona has to be Sabino Canyon, which is located at the base of the iconic Santa Catalina Mountains. Situated in the heart of Sabino Canyon is one of the most revered resorts in Tucson…the Loews Ventana Canyon. “Ventana” is the Spanish word...

Kartchner Caverns: Still growing after 200,000 years

Mike Shubic February 26th, 2013 9 Comments

Arizona is a wondrous state for its diverse, natural and awe-inspiring beauty. Everyone is familiar with the state’s most popular tourist sights, from the Grand Canyon, Sedona’s red rock country to the Saguaro National Park. However, there’s one sight that may not be familiar to you: A state park located...

Flying V Bar & Grill

Mike Shubic February 26th, 2013 Comments Off

The signature restaurant at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is the Flying V Bar & Grill, which is situated to provide amazing golf course and city views. The setting is warm, vibrant and inviting. We were lucky enough to score an intimate table for two right next to the fireplace. The...

Omni Tucson tees up ultimate resort experience

Mike Shubic February 25th, 2013 4 Comments

Tucson, Arizona is synonymous with luxurious resort lodging and world-class golf. One of the pillars of the resort golf community is Omni Tucson National—where for more than two decades the resort played host to the prestigious PGA "Tucson Open" tournament. My stay at the Omni Tucson National Resort was actually...

Best of 2012

Mike Shubic January 14th, 2013 Comments Off

This is the third annual Mike's Road Trip "Best Of" list. As usual, 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 any of the links below to be taken to posts, pictures and/or videos of...

Slide Rock in Sedona, Arizona

Slide Rock is a very popular destination in the Oak Creek Canyon area of Sedona, AZ...and, for good reason. Slide Rock provides not only some great views of Oak Creek and the surrounding canyon, but a number of recreational activities.

Tucson, Arizona is located in the southern part of the state and provides a truly authentic Southwestern experiences. Famous for its dramatic beauty, the Sonoran Desert covers this region with spectacular cacti - including the giant saguaro, which is the symbol of the American Southwest. Guest ranches, horseback rides, and...

Bisbee is an old mining town nestled in the mountains of southern Arizona. The town is full of charm and intrigue. There are restored neighborhoods of Victorian and European-style homes perched miraculously along the precarious hillsides. Old town is bustling with shopkeepers, art galleries and cafes. There are a host...

Jerome was once a mining camp, but over the past thirty years this hilltop has turned into a hip and eclectic artistic community that attracts tourist from around the world. Jerome is also where photographers go to heaven as there are so many photo opps.

This photo gallery is from Wickenburg, Arizona - Where cowboys roam and artists reign. This gem in the heart of the American Southwest will transport you to a world where the Wild West meets modern charm. Each of these images is a testament to Wickenburg's unique blend of history and...