Small items can make a big impact. As RVers, we love the gear. The gadgetry. The puzzle of organizing the RV – and keeping it that way. We also love that we don’t need everything. After all, our RVs can’t store it all. However, there are some select, smaller items that make a world of [...]
When you embark on RV ownership, there is a learning curve – the lingo, the routine, the care of your particular unit. There will be questions. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not asking a question, even if you think it’s “dumb” to ask. For the health and welfare of your RV [...]
Mileage: 51.3 miles Driving Time: 1 hours, 3 minutes (plus a brief ferry ride) About 15 miles north of St. Ignace and the mighty Mackinac Bridge is the turnoff for M-134, the North Huron Byway. This 50-mile stretch of road takes you through three small towns and then across the St. Mary’s River to Drummond [...]
Distance: 36 miles (driving) Travel Time: 57 minutes (driving) If you’ve ever heard of a Coney Dog, then you probably haven’t heard of Jackson, Michigan. Detroit gets the credit for being the birthplace of this particular creation; however, Jackson historians place the birth of the Coney Dog to their very city three years before Detroit [...]
Snowbirding, like RVing, is a lifestyle. It’s not a vacation; rather, it’s a temporary relocation to a warmer climate. “Snowbirds” are people who live in northern parts of the country and choose to “fly south” where it is warm and sunny. Florida, Texas, and Arizona are popular locations for snowbirds to gather. Will you be [...]
Don’t wait until the flowers begin to bloom or the lakes start beckoning you to take a dip. Autumn and winter are ideal times to undergo trip planning for next year. We always have a running list, right? And we never seem to get to them all. However, we wouldn’t be RVers without a little [...]
Whether it’s the time of year where daylight is in shorter supply, you have a tight schedule, or you simply want to make the most of your weekend, there are things you can do to optimize your time before and during your stay at the campsite. 1. Stay close to home. The best thing you [...]
Looking for a straightforward setup, comfortable living space, and easy towability—without needing to upgrade your current vehicle? Then explore the wide range of lightweight travel trailers designed to fulfill your RVing dreams. This type of RV is popular for a reason. We spoke with Karen Gilcher, Sales Representative at General RV Center, Wixom, Michigan, to [...]
Last month, we wrote about three fall itineraries for the Upper Peninsula and northern portion of the state (Read Part 1). Fall is an enchanting time to visit this lovely state, so take advantage of all the sights and flavors that can be found here as the leaves make their seasonal transformation. Southwest Michigan: Fruit [...]
If you’ve ever been camping with a child, then you have witnessed their curiosity, laughter, and astonishment. Children are introduced to the natural world, partake in new and fun activities, and develop bonds with those they are camping with. These same opportunities are extended to children and families facing a darker reality: cancer. Care Camps [...]
