Photo courtesy of Custom Skirting If you’re parked in Michigan this winter, you know that heavy snowfall, blustery winds, and low temperatures are the norm. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to pack the rig away until spring. RV skirting is a great way to insulate your RV and save you from costly [...]
PHOTO © MICHIGAN MITTENS Looking for the perfect gift for the RV owner in your life? Do you want to remember the splendid time you had in Michigan or share some of Michigan with others? These Michigan-themed or Michigan-made products make for thoughtful and generous gifts for your friends and family. Taste of Michigan [...]
PHOTO © FRANCES JANISCH The growing season is done for most of Michigan’s fruits and veggies, apart from some of the root vegetables such as carrots and rutabagas, and the plants that mature in the late fall such as cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Many of these "winter" vegetables will last if placed in a cool [...]
Every seasoned RVer knows, when you’re parked in Michigan, you have to be ready for any type of weather at any time of the year. A sunny afternoon can turn hazardous in a moment. If you’re a full-timer or you choose to store your rig at the campsite through the winter rather than at an [...]
Even the most diligent neat-freaks can admit to having had a dirty fridge at some point in time. Sometimes the compact refrigerators in our RVs can become overstuffed. We forget about the leftovers from last week’s BBQ that got pushed to the back and covered by this week’s groceries. Or maybe you didn’t properly clean [...]
There are RV owners of every age, with the highest concentration of owners in the 35-54 range. Not the over-65 crowd you were expecting? More and more mid-lifers make the investment in an RV while they’re still working and raising a family. Having children along can bring a lot of joy to RV trips: you [...]
The how-to guide for assembling delicious sandwiches inspired by favorite Michigan eateries Sandwiches can be much more than ham and cheese or turkey and mayo. Though these classics are delicious and perfect for a break on the trail, if you have more time and are staying at the campsite, you can opt for more gourmet [...]
It’s that time of year again, when seasonal RVers say goodbye to their campsites at their parks and resorts, and pack up for the winter. Along with saying goodbye to our neighbors and meticulously packing up the RV, it’s important to properly close up the campsite, too. For the veteran big rig RVer, this will [...]
Did you know October 26th is National Pumpkin Day? There is no better way to enjoy the day than taking the family to the nearest patch to pick the perfect pumpkin – especially if you don’t already have some for Halloween. Whether you prefer the short and stout or tall and slim, your rig won’t [...]
If you’re a full-time RVer or you enjoy the fall too much to put away the RV just yet, and you have kids in tow who don’t want to miss out on Halloween festivities, there are choices for trick-or-treating so that you don’t have to! Visit friends or family. Make sure your trip plans include stops to [...]
