When did you get your first RV? Five years ago? Twenty? Maybe you just made the leap last season and looking forward to all the memories and adventures RV ownership promises - and it will follow through on that promise. Over the years and through life’s transitions, sometimes we need to move on or try [...]
Warm days and sunshine are looked forward to with fervor by Michiganders after months of snow. When the snow and ice leave the roadways, we rejoice! No more going 35 miles an hour and low visibility. But the summer sun comes with hazards of its own, and we need to take precautions to make sure [...]
Northeast Michigan has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the state, and you don’t need to compete with lots of people to appreciate it. This driving tour doesn’t take you along a long stretch of Lake Huron’s coastline, but you’ll be able to enjoy its sparkling splendor from the road, from the beach, and [...]
What’s not to love about chocolate chips? They’re delicious as well as versatile. Chocolate chip cookies are lost without them, and so are these other recipes, which range from a dessert to a sauce for a Mexican fiesta. Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza, Courtesy of Love from the Oven If you’re ready for a change [...]
An odometer is an essential part of your RV (Class A, Class B, and Class C), or your truck or car’s dashboard (if you have a towable or a toad). This handy little instrument helps you keep track of the distance you’ve traveled in a particular vehicle. We’re all used to seeing it every time [...]
When it comes to RVing, planning is essential – including organizing a routine to follow prior to departing your stationary home or from a campsite. What you need to do will vary some depending on the type of RV you have, but a Pre-Departure Checklist would look something like this. (Keep in mind throughout packing [...]
Northwest Lower Michigan is well-known for its scenic beauty, especially in the fall. That’s why it’s been such a popular destination for families for generations. What better way to see all region has to offer than by getting in your RV or toad and traveling to some selected destinations? This driving tour begins near Ludington [...]
Sitting around a campfire seems to provoke the telling of tales. Not from a book, but simply from memory. How many happy recollections do we have of staring into the embers, watching the flames rise toward a starry sky, and listening to the calm voice of the storyteller? This tradition began long ago. Campfires were [...]
Garlic adds heat and depth to your cooking, and no camper should be without some fresh garlic on hand. These garlic-infused recipes will make the campsite smell so heavenly that even the neighbors will wander over. And yes, Michigan farmers can grow garlic, too, so you can pick some up fresh from your local farmer’s [...]
If you have a natural curiosity about the natural world and the animals that live in it, then add a visit to a Michigan zoo to your list. They have both exotic and native species that you can see up close and personal – even feed. Zoos are wonderful destinations to bring the kids, plus [...]
