In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary as a country, embark on this driving tour across Michigan, established as a state in 1837, by visiting the America 250! Patriot Markers of historic sites and properties managed by the Daughters of the American Revolution. This society promotes “historic preservation, education, and patriotism across the United States.” Some [...]
Have you ever felt like getting away – by yourself? Or, maybe you don’t have a partner who’s interested in the RV camping lifestyle, or perhaps no partner at all? RVing isn’t just for vacationing families or new retirees. Some people simply like traveling on their own, or they are looking for a new adventure. RVing [...]
The RVing life, whether you camp a few weekends a summer or make it your full-time lifestyle, is built on the idea that you can wander and explore freely, on your schedule. This opens a lot of possibilities when it comes to visiting new and exciting places. RVers have plenty of choices at which to [...]
In past articles, we’ve discussed how to travel and camp with young children (babies, toddlers, and early grade school) as well as how to enjoy going camping with your teens. But what about the kids in between, particularly in the ages 9-12 age range? This is an age where the kids start to “grow up.” [...]
Memorial Day kicks off the “unofficial” start to summer, and that means there are going to be a lot of campers whipping up meals and treats at the campsite. These four patriotic-inspired recipes are low fuss and low mess while being high in taste and visual appeal. Patriotic Charcuterie Board from Hostess at [...]
Driving time: 10 hours, 44 minutes Distance: 645 miles Route: Detroit – Dearborn – Ann Arbor – East Lansing – Lansing – Kalamazoo – Grand Rapids – Mackinac City – Mackinac Island – Marquette Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a presidential tour of the Mitten State. On this unique road trip, you’ll visit several locations [...]
Driving Time The Tahquamenon Falls Scenic Byway (M-123) is 63 miles long across part of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The byway starts and ends at M-28, heading north, then across to the east to the Lake Superior shoreline, then back south to the M-28 highway. Most folks begin their exploration in the town of Newberry. [...]
You don’t need alcohol to have a good time, but you do need something to celebrate the change of seasons. Springtime’s sunshine and burst of colors are the inspiration behind these mocktails, which are easy to make at the campsite, refreshing any day of the year, and add a little variety to your drink menu. [...]
Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State, thanks to the large freshwater bodies surrounding it. Water is the most well-known and precious resource, as well as the largest attraction and source of refreshment when summer rolls around. But all that sand and the state’s prehistoric past means it’s also home to the largest collection [...]
Like many states, Michigan has a proud Irish heritage, with many immigrants arriving from the Emerald Isle during the Potato Famine years. According to an article on michiganpublic.org, many Irish immigrants moved into Michigan for a little more breathing room from the heavily populated East Coast cities. Detroit was already bustling with trade and had [...]
