Southern AZ Road Trip - Mike's Road Trip

Victorian elegance still reigns at Hines Mansion

Mike Shubic August 10th, 2016 2 Comments

While doing a road trip around the Southwest I stopped in Provo, Utah for a few days and stayed at the enchanting and historic Hines Mansion Bed and Breakfast—which is located on the corner of a tree-lined street right in the heart of downtown, against the backdrop of the splendid...

Tubac and namesake resort captivate visitors

Mike Shubic March 6th, 2015 1 Comment

Nestled in the high desert of the Santa Cruz Valley, in the shadow of the Santa Rita Mountains, lies one of the earliest settlements in the state of Arizona. Tubac was established way back in 1752 as a Spanish presidio. However today, artists are more prevalent than a military men....

Tumacacori National Historical Park

Mike Shubic March 6th, 2015 Comments Off

Located just south of Tubac, Arizona in the southern part of the state is a national monument worth a stop....the Tumacacori National Historical Park. This historical park preserves three early Spanish colonial mission ruins. The oldest and best-preserved of the three, San Jose de Tumacacori, was built on the site...