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2019-2020 MARVAC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mary Pouliot – Thetford Corp. and Norcold Inc. VICE PRESIDENT
Chase Haylett – Haylett RV Campground, Inc. SECRETARY
Bob Rohn – Lake of Dreams Campground, Inc. TREASURER
Ryan Krenek – Krenek RV Center
Terry Goddard – Tom Manning & Associates Cindy McDaniels – Leidy Lake Campground Eddie Meeks – Outdoor Adventures
Mike Eppers – Coachman Catalina
Ben Hopkins – General RV Center MARVAC STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
William Sheffer
DIRECTOR
Darren Ing
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Scott Walsh
CONTROLLER
Marenia Rabi
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION
Lauri Brantley
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA ASSISTANT
Meagan Mosher
MICHIGAN RV &
CAMPGROUNDS STAFF
PUBLISHER
Dave Moore
PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR
Jason Smith
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Wes Sovis
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Marci Moon
EDITORS
Devin Bond Laura Card
ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR
Katie Rollert
ADVERTISING ASSISTANT
Betsy Beaudoin
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
From the Comfort of an RV
The best part about Michigan is Getting around
its natural diversity. This makes
camping in this state exceptional in that you can be beachside one day
at one of the largest freshwater bodies
in the world and then hiking through a virgin forest the next with trees that have stood majestically since before the Civil War. There are waterfalls, mountain tops, islands, and peninsulas.
Michigan isn’t just beautiful in its appearance; the very soil and climate make it an ideal state for growing different agricultural products. It’s well-known now that Michigan grows its own grapes and hops, but it’s also a top producer of tart cherries, potatoes, asparagus, and apples. Just visit a farmer’s market — they are everywhere and have the freshest produce to bring back to the campsite — to get an idea of the variety.
RVing gives you the chance to experience it all. The crystal blue water, the tall green pines, the flame of autumn leaves, the red grapes on the vine... all of the senses become engaged quite easily. And we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
In this, our 2020 edition of Michigan RV & Campgrounds, we provide you with some of the best places to visit in the state, as featured by us as well as national news outlets. There are tips for finding agate stones along the shores of Lake Superior and information on some of Michigan’s mountains (yes, we don’t just have water).
and visiting a
destination or two
is just part of the
fun of using an RV,
but there is also the
management side
of RV ownership.
That’s why we’ve included in this issue money-saving tips for storing your RV, how to plan for emergencies, and how
to best manage and understand your RV’s power. There’s also some fun: organize
a progressive dinner (not your traditional potluck) with your neighbors at the campground, park, or resort; and whip up a batch or two of cookies to munch on (we’ve given you three recipes)
or offer to the kids after a day of
playing outside.
As stated in an article in this edition of Michigan RV & Campgrounds, “A particularly stressful event for many people is traveling. But with an RV, you can alleviate some of the stress points of travel — as well as experience the benefits of reduced stress from other aspects of the RV lifestyle.” Here’s
to another great year of camping in Michigan, and experiencing all that the state, and the RV life, has to offer.
Happy camping,
Mary Pouliot, President
2020 MICHIGAN RV & CAMPGROUNDS MichiganRVandCampgrounds.org