Photo Gallery

This travel picture gallery is a collection of my best pics for each destination. Each month I will select the top-10 best pics of the month, so check back often. Please enjoy these pictures, but DO NOT use them without express written consent. Each picture has been taken by Mike Shubic and is the copyrighted property of Mike’s Road Trip.

	Alki Beach Alki Beach is a popular coastal community located in the most westerly point of West Seattle, jutting out into the Pudget Sound. Alki is one of my favorite places in the city. During the morning hours you can grab a cup-a-joe from your preferred coffee shop and take a stroll along the boardwalk. Or, sit on some driftwood lining the expansive beach and watch as the colossal ferries float by. Sitting anywhere on Alki offers views of downtown Seattle and that of the iconic Space Needle. 30 photos
	Top 20 Best Pics for 2011 Each month I select my top 10 pics for the month. At the end of the year I select the 20 best. Which one do you like most? 20 photos
	Palm Springs Aerial Tram The Palm Springs Aerial Tram will take you higher in less time that probably any tram in the world. In just 12 minutes you’ll be at over 8500 feet providing stunning views of Palm Springs below. During your ride up you’ll experience 360 degree views at the tram car rotates the entire ride. Once you reach the top you can enjoy dining and hiking, but bring your jacket as it can be more than 30 degrees cooler. For more information, visit: http://www.PSTramway.com 28 photos
	Top 10 Pics for December 2011 Each month I select my 10 best pics of the month...here are my top 10 for December, 2011 10 photos
	Hot Air Ballooning During my trip to Palm Springs I got an opportunity to go up in a hot air balloon with the folks from Balloons Above the Desert. http://www.BalloonsAboveTheDesert.com If you've never been up in a hot air balloon, do yourself a favor and put it on your bucket list...it's an amazing experience. 28 photos
	The Living Desert “The Living Desert” is a cross between a botanical garden and a zoo…with acres of gardens, hundreds of animals and a spectacular model train exhibit. For almost four decades The Living Desert has been engaged in preserving, conserving and interpreting the desert and all its varied plant and animal life. 56 photos
	Palm Springs Air Museum The Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the nation's largest collection of World War II, Korea and Vietnam era aircrafts. The Buddy Rodgers Theater shows daily documentaries about military aviation. In addition to aircrafts and historic artifacts, the museum is host to an aviation library with over eight thousand volumes. The museum also has an army of aviation expert volunteers, many of whom are generous veterans. 57 photos
	Top 10 Pics for November 2011 Each month I put together my top 10 pics...here are my ten best for November, 2011 10 photos
	Vancouver Aquarium The Vancouver Aquarium is located in the heart of the famed Stanley Park and houses around three hundred species of fish, almost 30,000 invertebrates, and 56 species of amphibians and reptiles. They also have around sixty mammals and birds to enjoy. There are also a number of shows and exhibits worth checking out as well. 24 photos
	HillCrest Vineyard Here are a few pics from Oregon's oldest estate winery...HillCrest Vineyard. HillCrest is known for being the first vineyard to plant Pinot Noir in the state of Oregon. This family run winery is a must stop for wine enthusiasts while visiting the Umqua Valley near Roseburg, Oregon. Visit: http://wwwHillCrestVineyard.com for more information 25 photos
	Explore! Sierra Touring Company Explore! Sierra Touring Company offers ATV Tours in the summer and Snowmobile Tours in the winter...here are a few pics of my Fall ATV tour. 23 photos
	Death Valley National Park Death Valley is located in Eastern California and features the lowest, driest, and hottest conditions in North America…thankfully, I was there during perfect conditions…mid-70s for a high and high 40s for a low. I knew much of the park was below sea level, but had no idea it was nearly 300 feet below at its deepest point. Some really interesting and diverse landscape as you can see from my pics. 56 photos
	Boide State Historical Park Bodie State Historical Park is a really cool ol’ mining town straight out of a time capsule. There are over 100 structures still standing, many with historical items inside. The park is a photographers dream…so many unique items, angles and textures. The park is located northeast of Yosemite, 13 miles east of Highway 395 on Bodie Road (Hwy 270), Latitude/Longitude: 38.2122 / -119.0111 54 photos
	Chalet View Lodge The Chalet View Lodge is located about 45 minutes northwest of Reno and epitomizes what Mike’s Road Trip is all about…finding those proverbial “hidden gems” off the beaten path. The Chalet View Lodge has spectacular accommodations, most with a contemporary flair in high quality materials. You can choose from a standard room, which is anything but…to a two-story luxury Terrace Suite, to a private rustic cabin. They even have a very private and luxurious “Villa” for special occasions such as a honeymoon. There are a plethora of things to do while staying at the lodge, from a 9-hole pitch-and-putt course, to volleyball, horseshoes, basketball to a relaxing day at the spa. Visit: http://www.ChaletViewLodge.com for more information. 85 photos
	Yosemite National Park I spent two days in Yosemite and it was not nearly enough time to take-in the immense grandeur and beauty of this awe-inspiring national park. I went during the off-season, or shoulder (late fall), I cannot imagine visiting during the summer months as I think the experience would be hindered by the large volume of visitors. If I do go back during peak season, I will be sure to venture into the backcountry since I’ve now seen many of the highlights within the “Village” area. If you’ve never been, it certainly is worth the visit…spectacular place Yosemite is. 53 photos