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.

Vee Bar Guest Ranch, a True Cowboy Experience

Over the decades our society has moved farther and farther away from our roots with the land, both literally and figuratively.  The majority of our population is what you would call “city dwellers, “or, “city slickers” as our friends on the farms would say.  It’s nice to know that there...

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Wakeboarding at Deep Cove

Located in the eastern part of North Vancouver is a recreational paradise called, Deep Cove.  Deep Cove is home to Cove Watersports, which offers an array of wakeboarding and skiing type activities.  Whether you're new to wakeboarding or just want to get out and do a few runs, Cove Watersports...

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Gateway Auto Museum, A Distinctive Piece of Americana

There's something particularly apropos about a winding drive down a scenic highway—to a place less traveled, to visit, an Auto Museum. Driving the open road to a far off destination is something truly American. Happening upon an auto museum, while documenting my road trip travels, seems just a bit serendipitous....

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A Look at Box Canyon Lodge in Ouray, Colorado

Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs is located in one of the coolest “small towns” you’ll come across…Ouray, Colorado.  Ouray is located off of highway 550 (aka Million Dollar Highway, which BTW is aptly named), just north of Silverton and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The Lodge gets its...

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The Wonders and Excitement of Slide Rock

Slide Rock State Park is an iconic Sedona landmark located north of downtown by about six miles. This popular destination has a lot to offer its visitors...from hiking, exploration, swimming to a historic look into the past. As one of the few homesteads left intact in Oak Creek Canyon, Slide...

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Visiting the Desert Botanical Garden

The Desert Botanical Garden is a spectacular place located in central Phoenix in the midst of the awe-inspiring Papago Buttes.  Those who've never seen the diversity of the desert will be in for a treat, especially during spring time (Note: April is best, with shoulder months of March and May)...

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A Humorous Hike up Silly Mountain

[caption id="attachment_6410" align="alignleft" width="240"] View of the Superstitions from Silly Mountain[/caption] Sorry about the title of this post, I couldn't help making a play on the name, "Silly Mountain." :-)  Silly Mountain Park is located right off of U.S. 60 in between Apache Junction and Gold Canyon, Arizona (GPS: 33.379882...

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Arcosanti…the domicile of the future?

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...

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Visiting Leavenworth, WA in the Winter

If you want to get into the holiday spirit, there is no place better to do so than a visit to Leavenworth, Washington.  This Bavarian themed city is located in the central part of Washington State and provides all the necessary ingredients for a fun-filled time during the winter months...

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Hieroglyphic Canyon in the Superstition Mountains

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. ...

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Vantage Bridge Wild Horses Monument Display

Vantage Bridge Wild Horses Monument Display close-up by Mike Shubic

The Vantage Bridge Wild Horses Monument Display is located smack dab in the middle of Washington State, off of the eastbound lanes of I-90, just east of the Columbia River. This horse sculpture/display was created by artist David Govedare and is perched atop a hill overlooking the Columbia River below. ...

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A Stroll Through Chinatown in Vancouver, B.C.

Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the largest in the world and is located just east of downtown.  As you stroll the streets, you'll feel as though you've been transported to Beijing itself.  There is much to do and see in Chinatown, from browsing the fascinating shops, fresh...

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