You donât need to go to a fancy, overpriced spa to get some R&R. You can enjoy many activities while camping that require little but some alone time and some focused concentration⊠in some of the most beautiful places in the state. Disconnecting from our daily routines and immersing ourselves in nature can be restorative, [...]
Technology has permeated our lives for quite some time now, and with the boom of AI, itâs becoming so intertwined that itâs becoming essential. The RV world is also changing with the times. Remember, RVs started out as modified cars with beds attached, but by the mid-1900s, they become larger and more luxurious (plumbing, for [...]
We talk a lot about how to store and take care of your RV when itâs in long-term storage, typically over the winter months. But if you are âweekend warrior,â then your RV is still sitting around a lot during the high RV season. So, how do you protect your RV when itâs out of [...]
Distance: 7.6 miles Walking time: 2 hours, 47 minutes Driving time: 19 minutes If you love history, then drive approximately 40 miles south of metro Detroit (or just over the Ohio border if youâre coming from the south) to âMichiganâs Cornerstone,â the city of Monroe. Known in the early days as Frenchtown, this settlement was [...]
âAccording to the KOA 2024 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report on Outdoors and Wellness, campers who bring along their children say that spending time outdoors improves the children's emotional well-being, relationships, and physical health. âThe health benefits of nature⊠have been attributed to âreduction in air pollution; increased physical activity, including walking and biking; and improved [...]
Driving Time: 16 hours, 28 minutes Distance: 908 miles Thereâs something magical about hitting the road in Michigan, where every corner reveals a bakery, farmers market, or lakeside cafĂ© serving up fresh, local flavors. For many campers, food is an essential part of the experience. In fact, food tourism is a top priority for campers, [...]
Although we love exploring sights and trails and waterways and beaches and museums (for starters) when weâre RVing, there is something special, too, about staying on site and simply putting your feet up or exploring the immediate area. Many private campgrounds and RV resorts have high quality amenities and activities, such as pools, arcades, fishing [...]
Distance: 8 Miles Driving Time: 21 Minutes This regional tour is a blend of driving and walking, as the first stop begins a few miles north of the city of Kalamazoo, while the rest can be walked once you get into town. Kalamazoo is home to Kalamazoo College, a vibrant art scene, several museums, and [...]
Letâs be honest, there is a lot of pressure being placed on families these days. There are a lot of things from a lot of directions looking for our attention, both for kids and adults. This often means family time gets pushed to the back burner. We need to take family time back â and [...]
Distance: 1.2 miles Walking time: 27 minutes Sault Ste. Marie is the oldest city in Michigan, founded by Jesuit priest Father Jacques Marquette, and is among the oldest cities in the United States. There is a rich, deep history here that permeates through everything. The city got wider acclaim when it became the site of [...]
