Camping with kids adds more mess and requires more planning, but the memories and time together are well worth the effort. You build your bond as a family as well as with each individual person as you experience the outdoors, work and play together, and spend simple quality time away from most of life’s distractions. [...]
When fall rolls around, the RV can easily turn into the hangout for your friends and family on game day. Whether you are an avid fan of a collegiate or a professional team, or you just want to have a nice place for the kids to hang out at their sports match, you’ll need all [...]
When you think of a toasted marshmallow, you naturally think of s’mores. S’mores are a necessity for most campers. The traditional toasted marshmallow sandwiched between graham crackers and chocolate is hard to beat. Here are some other delicious recipes by which to enjoy a s’more, or at least the taste of one. 1. Fruit and [...]
In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s just as true for your RV. Regular maintenance is essential to keep our RVs “healthy,” in other words, well-maintained so that they function as they should and before big problems arise. The occasions where this preventative maintenance is [...]
OKEMOS, Mich.—The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) sponsors multiple camper and RV shows across Michigan. The 2017-2018 MARVAC Camper & RV Show schedule is listed below. 28th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show October 4-8, 2017 Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. 52nd Annual Detroit Camper & RV Show February 7-11, [...]
One of the joys of camping is being able to eat al fresco. There are items you can have that will make picnicking around the campsite and on the trail more comfortable and more enjoyable, without taking up too much storage space. The Campsite It’s pretty safe to say that all campground, park, and resort [...]
Michigan agriculture is known for a lot of things, and cherries top the list! According to michiganagriculture.com, 70-75 percent of Montmorency tart cherries and 20 percent of sweet cherries grown in the U.S. come from Michigan. We even have the Cherry Capital of the World, Traverse City, located in the northwest region of the state. [...]
Summer’s not over yet! Live it up and enjoy these popular, fun festivals. Michigan is the place to be in August. The Great Lakes are warm enough to enjoy all day, the sun shines well into the night, and there’s a summer festival for every interest. No matter where you’re parked, there’s sure to [...]
There are a lot of Top 10 lists that involve Michigan's historical, natural, and unusual attractions. This is not an exhaustive list – but it definitely gives you a place to start in each beautiful, unique region. We'll start in the Upper Peninsula and work our way down. Upper Peninsula Visit the Great Lakes [...]
When it comes to scenic drives in northern Michigan, the 116-mile M22 is at the top of the list. It was voted America’s Best Scenic Autumn Drives by USA Today in 2015. It is truly splendid in the fall, with the changing colors and the cool weather that makes you want to get cozy and [...]
