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Mike’s Road Trip is about discovering those hidden gems of the road and sharing them with other adventurous and discerning travelers.  You won’t find mediocrity or the ordinary on Mike’s Road Trip; these are the travels that create fond memories. Whether you live vicariously or by example, I’ll do the exploring so you can have an adventure.

I’ll never forget the time I veered down a dirt road for a dozen or so miles, ending up at “Bodie,”an extraordinarily well-preserved ghost town.  Or when I went fly-fishing on a rural ranch in Montana that featured a luxurious B&B nestled among acres of rolling hills.  I also recall driving through a majestic valley in remote Colorado and was befuddled to find Gateway Canyons, a resort that typifies luxury and outdoor adventure.  While the visual magnitude of western Colorado is difficult to top, the edibles that teased my palate in the small town of Chalottesville, VA certainly satisfied my quest for amazing cuisine. In pursuit of fun activities, I searched high and low in San Diego to find the “one thing” that folks must do.

Road Trips can provide some of the most unexpected discoveries…including awe-inspiring sights, creative cuisine, exciting attractions and adventurous activities that blend together to establish memories lasting a lifetime.

Come along for the ride…experience the adventure of discovery…

Santa Fe Sage Inn…connecting you to the heart of Santa Fe

If you’re looking for one of the most affordable hotels within walking distance to all the main Santa Fe sights and attractions, look no farther than the Santa Fe Sage Inn.  The Santa Fe Sage Inn is located directly across the street to the newly developed Railyard Park, which has an array...

Santa Fe “City Different” Walking Tour

I recently visited Santa Fe, New Mexico and stayed at the Santa Fe Sage Inn. During my stay I discovered they offer a “City Different” walking tour, which takes visitors to some of the landmark sights around downtown, as well as providing answers to many of those burning Santa Fe questions, for...

Why you need to come to Arizona right now!

The following photos will illustrate ten reasons to visit Arizona in the spring—each represents at least one our our five senses, using the local flora as symbolic representations.  Spring is a fantastic time to visit the Arizona Sonoran Desert, with many unique cacti in full bloom, and, a variety of distinct scents...

Wickenburg, AZ: Where cowboys roam and artists reign

If you conjure images of the west, generally what emerges in the mind’s eye is horses, open space, clean air and cowboys.  With fewer and fewer areas to enjoy a true western experience, there is one place that has flourished for well over a century…Wickenburg, Arizona. Wickenburg is a true western town, where...

Cozy and convenient Comfort Inn NYC

Last year I was part of the Rand McNally and USA Today’s “Best of the Road” rally—I spent a month crisscrossing the nation in search of the best food in small town America. One of the sponsors of the rally was Choice Hotels, so I had an opportunity to stay in a...