5 03, 2024

Biking the Kal-Haven Trail

2024-03-05T12:26:36-05:00

Southwest Michigan has a lot going for it: beaches, blueberries, wineries, antique shopping, gorgeous views. It’s easy to be entertained and amused yet impossible to see everything. If you like being outside, however, don’t pass up the Kal-Haven Trail. You can hike, bike, and even cross-country ski. This beautiful, linear trail that opened back in [...]

Biking the Kal-Haven Trail2024-03-05T12:26:36-05:00
5 03, 2024

Upper Peninsula Walking Tour: Marquette

2024-03-05T12:45:17-05:00

Distance: 5.2 miles Walking time: 1 hour, 54 minutes Driving time: 16 minutes Marquette, also known as Queen City, is the largest city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but only the fifty-fourth most populous city in the state of Michigan. Don’t let its larger size fool you, however. Marquette has the distinction of being the “Best [...]

Upper Peninsula Walking Tour: Marquette2024-03-05T12:45:17-05:00
5 02, 2024

Michigan Destination Recommendations from the MARVAC Staff

2024-02-05T21:08:51-05:00

Are you looking for ideas of what to do and where to go this year? Staff members at the MARVAC home office enjoy traveling through Michigan and visiting its many destinations just as much as anyone. And, they have the inside scoop. Here are six recommendations from the MARVAC staff, one for each region of [...]

Michigan Destination Recommendations from the MARVAC Staff2024-02-05T21:08:51-05:00
4 01, 2024

Showcasing the DNR: The power of $2 – campers and boaters help bring innovations to life

2024-01-04T12:09:15-05:00

Photo: Hammock camping has been available at Port Crescent State Park in Huron County for the past few years. Courtesy of Michigan Department of Natural Resources.   By HEATHER JOHNSON DUROCHER Trails and resources writer and editor Michigan Department of Natural Resources   Initially, Brian Dunn wasn’t so sure about designating a couple of sites [...]

Showcasing the DNR: The power of $2 – campers and boaters help bring innovations to life2024-01-04T12:09:15-05:00
2 01, 2024

Get Your RV Ready This Spring  

2024-01-04T12:10:08-05:00

Sunny days. Chirping birds. Melting snow. Warmer breezes. There are a lot of reasons to celebrate the coming of spring. Apart from the changes in the weather and wildlife, spring means it’s time to wake the RV out of its winter hibernation and spruce it up in preparation for the upcoming season. Follow these steps [...]

Get Your RV Ready This Spring  2024-01-04T12:10:08-05:00
16 12, 2023

Q&A: Using an RV for Business Purposes

2023-12-21T06:53:51-05:00

Perhaps you work remotely and enjoy traveling while simultaneously bringing home a consistent paycheck. Perhaps you don’t have any personal space in your home and need a separate location at which to conduct your work. An RV can be an attractive solution for both types, whether you’re an employee or an entrepreneur. This article will [...]

Q&A: Using an RV for Business Purposes2023-12-21T06:53:51-05:00
14 12, 2023

Easy-to-Make Cold Weather Recipes

2023-12-14T19:39:31-05:00

There are a lot of benefits to camping in the wintertime. There are fewer crowds, more room at the campground, and new activities that can’t be enjoyed when the weather is warm, such as ice-skating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. When you return to the campsite, it’s important to have a hot meal waiting. Just [...]

Easy-to-Make Cold Weather Recipes2023-12-14T19:39:31-05:00
5 12, 2023

Gift Giving Ideas for RVers and Campers

2023-12-06T09:00:53-05:00

When the holidays roll around, we each turn our attention to purchasing gifts for the important people in our lives. Most of these gift ideas in this article are designed to accomplish practical aspects of RV travel or living – but that doesn’t mean they aren’t fun or will go unappreciated.   Give the gift [...]

Gift Giving Ideas for RVers and Campers2023-12-06T09:00:53-05:00
16 11, 2023

RVing 101: Choosing a Floor Plan in a Towable RV

2023-11-16T14:13:35-05:00

There are hundreds of options when it comes to RV units and their respective floor plan. We’ve discussed how to narrow down your RV type, but from there, you need to settle on a floor plan that works well and flows for your camping lifestyle. Where do you start, and what should you be thinking [...]

RVing 101: Choosing a Floor Plan in a Towable RV2023-11-16T14:13:35-05:00
16 11, 2023

Northeast/Thumb Driving Tour: Exploring Little Bavaria

2023-11-16T06:12:49-05:00

Several nationalities made Michigan their new home after leaving their home countries. Just south of the crook of Michigan’s hand, on the Lake Huron side, is where you can find Frankenmuth. Also known as Little Bavaria, which still celebrates its German roots and respective culture through architecture, shop offerings, and festivals. This enchanting town is [...]

Northeast/Thumb Driving Tour: Exploring Little Bavaria2023-11-16T06:12:49-05:00
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