June is National Camping Month, and itâs a no-brainer as to why. Schools are out for the summer, and families are ready to hit the road to explore and experience new adventures. The weather is finer and more consistent, with long daylight hours that make it ideal for plenty of outdoor activities. Itâs the season [...]
If recent past events taught us anything, itâs that the people in our lives are our greatest treasure. Spending time with those we love and experiencing the world with them is what life is all about. More and more families are hitting the road with kids in tow, and camping is the ideal activity for [...]
Initially founded by Go RVing, National Go RVing Day calls on the RV industry and consumers alike to celebrate the joys of RVing by heading out to their favorite outdoor destination for a weekend of RVing. Taking place during National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month, National Go RVing Day is a great opportunity to [...]
The number of RVers who are in their 30s and 40s has grown significantly over the past few years, particularly since the onset of the pandemic. In fact, âhalf of RVers are under 45 and highly likely to be traveling with kids.â Combined with the growth in the number of RVers under the age of [...]
Mileage: 108 miles Driving Time: 3 hours, 16 minutes (plus a ferry ride) There are five âGreat Lakes,â 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 âcornerâ of [...]
Driving Time: 11 hours, plus two ferry rides Mileage: 622 miles According to Uptravel.com, âMichiganâs 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.â Abundant in beauty and natural resources, we are fortunate to call this part of the [...]
When it comes to RVing, we donât just travel to other states to vacation. Sometimes, the RV weâve 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. Letâs say camping has always been on the radar, but youâve been waiting for the kids to reach a certain age or milestone. Perhaps youâve been dreaming of when they will be old enough to participate in one [...]
If youâre 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 â 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 âLeave No Traceâ when people visit outdoor recreation areas under their purview. However, Leave No Trace can be observed in any outdoor space â whether itâs a lakeshore, the backcountry, your local park, or a campground â anywhere in the country. When [...]
