According to the Michigan History Center, “Heritage trails connect people with the natural and cultural heritage of the landscape they are passing through…. For communities, heritage trail development can ignite pride, inspire learning, and promote preservation.” That’s exactly what they do, not to mention all the benefits trail-goers experience: connection to history, get some exercise, [...]
When it comes to motorhomes, a favorite for many is a Class C motorhome. They are smaller than large Class A motorhomes, contain a driving compartment, and seem to welcome spontaneous camping trips because of their ease of use and overall ease of mobility. Let’s discuss Class C motorhomes more at length. How is [...]
According to the 2021 North American Camper Report, when asked about what they like to do while camping, 52% of campers responded that they like to go fishing – the most popular recreational activity. Hiking/backpacking came in second, followed by biking and canoeing/kayaking. And with the number of households in the United States who go [...]
Part 1: Southwest Lower Michigan Mileage: 122 miles Time to travel: 2 hours, 29 minutes West Michigan has been a favorite summer destination, especially for Chicagoans, for more than 100 years. Beachside living was ideal compared to the hot, smelly city streets. They would head north, stopping all along the coast, basking in the freshwater [...]
When spring comes along, the forest awakens with the sights and sounds of the season. Included in those sights are various wild creatures, making outdoor activities that much more intriguing. For some campers, wildlife is exactly what they are hoping to see – and why they are there in the first place. There are a [...]
Roadschooling, nomadic education in other words, has blossomed the past several years as remote work better enables working parents to travel more accessibly. An RV helps to make that possible, as everything you need is at the ready when you need it. The beauty of roadschooling is that students get to experience history, art, culture, [...]
It’s finally time! Time to roll that RV out of storage and let it bask in the sunshine, to open the doors and windows and let the fresh air in after a few stuffy, chilly months. It’s time to get the RV ready for the upcoming season. Maybe you have an early camping trip in [...]
Maris Brennan will join the Michigan Manufactured Housing, RV, and Campground Association (MMHRVCA) and the Self-Storage Association of Michigan (SSAM) as Membership Director on Monday, March 14th. Maris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience gains through years of events, sales, and marketing positions with the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Michigan Society [...]
When it comes to spending time outdoors, camping, and traveling in an RV, safety is of the utmost importance. Taking necessary precautions ahead of time can be a distress-saver for you and a money-saver for your RV and other camping gear you have along. This article offers some global safety tips, along with links to [...]
Campers, by and large, are a considerate lot. They’re planners, organizers, and have a healthy respect for the environment and the wellness of others. There are countless stories of RVers within the community helping their fellow RVer when needed, or out of simple kindness. However, there are some things that owners who host RVs at [...]
