Arizona - Mike's Road Trip

Apache Junction, the gateway to the Superstition Mountains

Mike Shubic April 22nd, 2011 24 Comments

Apache Junction (AJ) is located about forty miles east of downtown Phoenix and is home to the majestic Superstition Mountains. Apache Junction is steeped in history, legends and lore. The area was once a hot spot for the movie industry and has lured gold seekers from around the world with...

Arcosanti…the domicile of the future?

Mike Shubic April 18th, 2011 3 Comments

Arcosanti is one of the many things to see in Arizona. Photo by Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip.com

Arcosanti is an urban laboratory experiment located in the middle of the high desert just northeast of Cordes Junction, Arizona. This unique facility was the brain child of the famed architect, Paolo Soleri, the last remaining disciple to study under Frank Lloyd Wright. Arcosanti has been in development for over...

A Road Trip to Jerome: The Eclectic Town atop Cleopatra Hill

Mike Shubic April 15th, 2011 3 Comments

Jerome, Arizona is an old mining town turned into a vibrate artistic community and popular tourist destination—it's one of those "off-the-beaten-path" type destinations that's full of nooks, crannies and textures that just make you want to explore. It's a place where photographers of all levels will find exultation. The small...

Hieroglyphic Canyon in the Superstition Mountains

Mike Shubic March 20th, 2011 2 Comments

The lure of the Superstition Mountains in the far east valley of the Phoenix Metro area is unmistakable. For centuries this mountain range has been inhabited by Hohokam Indians, miners, cowboys, explorers and adventure seekers. The most notably of them all was Jacob Waltz, also known as the Lost Dutchman. ...

A Look at the Superstition Mountain Museum

Mike Shubic January 10th, 2011 2 Comments

The Superstition Mountain Museum is situated on twelve pristine acres at the base of its namesake, the Superstition Mountains. Located just outside Apache Junction, Arizona, the Museum collects, preserves and displays history, artifacts and folklore of the surrounding areas. The Superstition Mountains are most notably known for the Lost Dutchman...

The Wonder and Mystique of Sedona, AZ

Mike Shubic July 2nd, 2010 4 Comments

Sedona is one of those magical places that should be on everyone's top-20 list of places to visit. The brilliance of the red rock spires, the adventure of exploration, the spiritual feeling one gets when meditating on the serene banks of Oak Creek...it's just an amazing place. There is so...

Superstition Mountains – Arizona

Mike Shubic June 3rd, 2010 1 Comment

The Superstition Mountains is located about 50 miles east of downtown Phoenix and has been home to my backyard for the past eight years. Living at the base of the Superstition Mountains has certainly been a joy, especially for someone who enjoys the outdoors as much as I do. With...