Mileage: 108 miles Driving Time: 3 hours, 16 minutes (plus a ferry ride) There are five “Great Lakes,” with four of them embracing Michigan shoreline. Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and Lake Huron encompass most of the lakeshore real estate and are the most well-known by residents and travelers. But down in the southeast “corner” of [...]
Driving Time: 11 hours, plus two ferry rides Mileage: 622 miles According to Uptravel.com, “Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is greater in size than the four states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, and Rhode Island combined. It is larger than Belgium or Switzerland.” Abundant in beauty and natural resources, we are fortunate to call this part of the [...]
When it comes to RVing, we don’t just travel to other states to vacation. Sometimes, the RV we’ve been searching for is for sale in a state other than our home state. The internet has opened up the possibilities as to where to find an RV that meets our wish list. However, there are several [...]
Is there an ideal time to start camping if you have kids? The answer may surprise you. Let’s say camping has always been on the radar, but you’ve been waiting for the kids to reach a certain age or milestone. Perhaps you’ve been dreaming of when they will be old enough to participate in one [...]
If you’re like millions of others who have gotten the travel bug and have decided to become an RV camper sometime over the past three years, then you might have had or have some questions related to RV ownership – especially the question: What should I buy to put into the RV now that I [...]
The National Park Service and the Michigan DNR have always promoted and encouraged “Leave No Trace” when people visit outdoor recreation areas under their purview. However, Leave No Trace can be observed in any outdoor space – whether it’s a lakeshore, the backcountry, your local park, or a campground – anywhere in the country. When [...]
Smaller towable RVs are a popular choice among campers, for many reasons that we’ll discuss in more detail in this article. This type of RV is growing in appeal, and it’s easy to see why. Advantages Kinder price tag. There are cost benefits right up front as you look to purchase an RV. Smaller RVs [...]
With more and more people choosing to cool-weather or off-season camp, naturally more canines will be coming along. And while you may think the cooler temperatures give you an advantage in caring for your dog, there are care tips specifically to help them handle the cold weather well. 1. Know your dog’s physical limits. If [...]
OKEMOS, MI—January 2023—The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) has made their 2023 edition of Michigan RV and Campgrounds available to the public. The annual publication features how-to articles for seasoned and first-time RVers; destination ideas for across Michigan; and a complete member listing of private campgrounds, RV dealers, and RV suppliers from [...]
Festivities and holiday gatherings typically entail a libation or two. You have your choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Although we’ve shared some seasonal beverages in the past (that are well worth revisiting and making if you’ve never done so), we’ll concentrate on non-alcoholic cocktails in this article. Besides being delicious, these cocktails won’t inhibit [...]
