California - Mike's Road Trip

Flashback to yesteryear at Palm Springs Air Museum

Mike Shubic January 3rd, 2012 6 Comments

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a history buff, you can't miss the Palm Springs Air Museum. The museum houses one of the largest collections of WWII flying aircrafts, and on average, there are 26 different ones on display—many are flown regularly in conjunction with educational programs and demonstrations. Also...

Huge Model Train Display at the Living Desert

Mike Shubic December 27th, 2011 Comments Off

Huge Model Train at The Living Desert by MikesRoadTrip.com

In addition to the vast array of plants and wildlife, The Living Desert (in Palm Desert, California) features a huge model train display. Train enthusiasts young and old will rejoice in the intricate detail and massive scale of this train display—it showcases many landmark scenes across the country...from Mount Rushmore,...

The Living Desert: A glance at the deserts of the world

Mike Shubic December 23rd, 2011 2 Comments

The Living Desert entrance by MikesRoadTrip.com

The Living Desert is a wildlife adventure park that provides a glimpse into various deserts from around the world. The Living Desert has created the perfect blend of animals and plant life (part arboretum, part zoo) to make you feel as though you're experiencing a desert far, far away. From...

Ballooning above Palm Springs

Mike Shubic December 18th, 2011 6 Comments

Have you ever been up in a hot air balloon? If not, do yourself a favor and put it on your bucket list...it's an extraordinary experience. While I was in Palm Springs I got an opportunity to take flight above the Coachella Valley from the folks at Balloons Above. As...

Explore! Sierra Touring Company offers “Throttle Therapy”

Mike Shubic November 16th, 2011 Comments Off

While I was in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains staying at the Chalet View Lodge, I was invited to go on a private ATV tour with Ken, the owner of Explore! Sierra Touring Company. Not one to pass up an opportunity to have some fun, I enthusiastically accepted. Ken's touring...

Check out the Natural Beauty of Santa Cruz

Mike Shubic August 29th, 2011 Comments Off

Santa Cruz, California is known for its natural beauty, temperate climate, alternative lifestyles and socially liberal leanings. Within a short drive of many desirable California destinations, Santa Cruz is only 50 miles north of Monterey, 70 miles north of Big Sur and 70 miles south of San Francisco—which makes it...