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.

Bodie State Park…A time capsule unearthed

Bodie State Park is a well-preserved ghost town that dates back to the mid-1800s. By 1880, Bodie, California was a booming town with a population near 10,000, and some estimate that it was the 2nd or 3rd largest city in the state.  By 1917, after the railroad shut down and...

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Mono Lake is Monolithic

Most will disagree with Mark Twain's description in his 1872 novel "Roughing It," where he describes Mono Lake as a "lifeless, treeless, hideous desert...the loneliest place on earth." Quite the contrary, Mono Lake is a beautiful ever-changing oasis.  The monolithic lake shimmers under the bright blue skies as it reflects...

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Mike’s Road Trip “Best of” 2011

Mike's Road Trip "Best of" 2011

I spent more than nine months on the road in 2011 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 look at the awe-inspiring Crater Lake

Crater Lake has to be one of the most beautiful lakes I’ve ever seen, it’s absolutely awe-inspiring.  Located in southern Oregon, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United Sates at nearly 2000 feet. Interestingly, there are no rivers flowing into or out of the lake, which is probably...

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Into the heavens on the Palm Springs Aerial Tram

Palm Springs aeiral tram by Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip.com

The Palm Springs Aerial Tram is a pretty amazing local attraction, it's not just some basic chairlift taking you up a mountain, but rather an "aerial experience" if you will. The 80 passenger tramcars actually rotate during your ascent/descent, providing everyone with a fantastic view. When you consider that Palm...

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Flashback to yesteryear at Palm Springs Air Museum

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...

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Alice Lake Park

Alice Lake Park is located just north of Squamish, B.C. and is surrounded by towering mountains, dense forests and plenty of grassy areas to kick back and relax. This provincial park is a wonderful recreational area for, fishing, kayaking swimming, biking, camping and a whole more. I spent the afternoon...

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Jimgermanbar in Waitsburg, WA

While I was in Walla Walla, Washington staying at the ever-so-quaint Fat Duck Inn, the proprietor (Alexa) invited to take me to this up-and-coming little town about 20 miles north called, Waitsburg.  Founded in 1859, Waitsburg is a cute town that seems to be reemerging as a hip destination with...

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Huge Model Train Display at the Living Desert

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,...

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Ballooning above Palm Springs

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...

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Jacksonville Historic Cemetery

While I was visiting Jacksonville, Oregon, I was told by several of the locals that I should check out the “cemetery.”  The first time I heard this I thought “a cemetery…what kind of tourist attraction is that?”  After hearing the cemetery endorsement a couple more times, I figured I should...

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Oenophiles will enjoy HillCrest Vineyard

While I was visiting Roseburg, Oregon staying at the fabulous Thundering Waters Inn, the innkeepers (Jim and Christina) recommended a few things for me to do...tops on their list was a visit to HillCrest Vineyard for a tour and tasting—one of their favorite wineries in the area. Jim and Christina...

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