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.
A Look at the Southern Oregon Coastal Town of Port Orford
Port Orford, Oregon is one of those preverbal, “diamond in the rough” destinations. One does not typically expect such wonderful amenities from a smaller town, but this southern Oregon coastal community is not only worth a stop, it’s worth a stay. With a vibrant art scene hosting over a dozen...
Read moreMike’s Road Trip “Best Of” 2010
I spent more than seven months on the road in 2010 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...
Read moreA Tour of Cannon Beach, Oregon
One of the most trendy, coveted, coastal communities in the state of Oregon is Cannon Beach. The scenic beauty of the rock cropping monoliths on-and-offshore, including the famed “Haystack” rock, will make your beach strolls and photographs unlike none other. Cannon Beach is nine miles wide and has the most...
Read moreA Look at the Superstition Mountain Museum
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...
Read moreExploring Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park
Hurricane Ridge is located in the Olympic National Park, just above the Port Angeles area. The drive up to the visitor’s center takes about a half an hour, not because of the distance, but because of the long windy scenic road. A ways up you start getting the first overlooks,...
Read moreFun Foraging at Fort Flagler
Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound, Fort Flagler, along with Fort Worden and Fort Casey once guarded the entrance to Puget Sound. These posts, established in the late 1890s, became the first line of defense to prevent a hostile fleet from reaching the Bremerton Naval Yard and the...
Read moreMarymere Falls, A Jewel in the Pacific Northwest
Located near Lake Crescent Lodge, along the northern border of the Olympic National Park, Marymere Falls is a popular hike among visitors. Steep mountain ridges rise up around the area making the hike quite picturesque. It isn’t the highest or most dramatic waterfall I’ve ever seen, but certainly worth the...
Read moreExploring Cleveland Dam in North Vancouver
The Cleveland Dam Recreation area is one of the few "free" things you can do in the Vancouver area, even the parking is free. A large grassy park with picnic tables, views of the Capilano lake and river, lots of wondrous hiking trails and a salmon hatchery all await you....
Read moreA Trek Through the Sol Duc Rainforest
Located on the western side of the Olympic National Park, Sol Duc is believed to be an Indian term meaning sparkling water—which is appropriate for an area so abundant with crystal-clear H2O. For over 100 years people have been flocking to the Sol Duc Hot Springs for pleasure and health...
Read morePoulsbo, WA is Known as “Little Norway”
Downtown Poulsbo, WA located in Kitsap County is known as "Little Norway," as it was settled in the late 1800s by Norwegian loggers, farmers and fishermen. When you stroll down Front Street you'll see dozens of quaint and colorful shops offering everything from Scandinavian gifts to fine art, fashions, antiques...
Read moreVisiting Port Gamble, Washington
Port Gamble is a darling little town located on the shores of the scenic Hood Canal. I understand Port Gamble to be owned by one entity, the Port Gamble Mill, which is the only company-owned town left in the Puget Sound area—all the homes and businesses are leased to its...
Read moreEasy, fun hike to the Dungeness Spit
The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is a must if you're in the Sequim, WA area. The hike down to the spit is easy and a lot of fun exploring this unique phenomenon. If you have the day to spend in the park, consider the trek to the lighthouse (11 miles...
Read moreAn Easy, Fun Hike to Murhut Falls
Murhut Falls is a short and easy hike to a plunging 130-foot waterfall. You'll enjoy the rhododendrons and other plant life on this well-marked trail. Murhut Falls is located in the Duckabush Recreation Area between Shelton and Quilcene (just north of Brinnon) on Hwy 101 in the Olympic National Forest....
Read moreThe Chief a Top-10 Hike in Squamish, B.C.
The Chief has everything hikers would want from a day-hike...waterfalls, dense forest, colorful and unique rock formations, raw beauty, challenging scrambles and of course, awe-inspiring views. Canada’s self proclaimed, “outdoor recreational capital” is Squamish, B.C. Squamish is located about an hour or so north of Vancouver...about 45 minutes south of...
Read moreSteveston BC – A Trendy Fishing Village with a Rich History
I've been to Steveston (located in the western part of Richmond B.C.) a few times now and really enjoy strolling along the boardwalk while taking in the idyllic scenery. The area is no secret among locals, who flock to the community for sun, fresh fish, and kite flying, but for...
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