Originally Published January 2021 Updated September 2026 Although Memorial Day through Labor Day is generally the height of the RV season, you can still pull into a campsite during off-peak times. Private Campgrounds, RV Parks, and RV Resorts in Michigan Who are MARVAC Members Our members run the gamut, and you can find year-round [...]
Distance: 7.4 miles Driving Time: This driving tour lends itself to lots of stops and exploration, so plan on at least 90 minutes to two hours even though the driving time is much briefer. Northwest Lower Michigan, the left side of the mitten, is well-known for its picturesque scenery, fruitful orchards, wineries, water sports, and [...]
Every season is ripe with opportunities to partake in favorite pastimes and activities – and to try new ones. If you live in Michigan or have visited the state during the winter, you know already that this time of year offers a lot of beauty and a lot to do. People from around the country [...]
When it comes to the prospect of camping with kids, whether they are toddlers or teenagers, you may envision the whole trip being chaotic or frustrating. You may envision the vacation with those you love most as being straight out of a child’s picture book, filled with rosy, memorable moments that will last forever. Most [...]
After all the breaks and holidays we experience toward the end of the calendar year, the months of January, February, and March can feel like we’re slogging through knee-high snow against a blowing wind, figuratively speaking, of course. We are looking at several weeks of no vacations, few engagements, and lots of time indoors. Or, [...]
Simple. Compact. Small. These are words that don’t typically come to mind when you mention “RV.” Yet, there are lots of RV models that fit this description. Bigger isn’t always better. Don’t get us wrong, large motorhomes and travel trailers can be fantastic options for the RVer with the goals and lifestyle to match; however, [...]
You don’t need a special occasion or a “holiday” like National Cookie Day to make some treats for yourself, whether you’re in the RV or not. These three cookie recipes can easily be made at the campsite, but they can be used in traditional sticks and bricks homes as well. No Bake Camping Cookies – [...]
Winter is a magical time in Michigan. The scenery changes. The crowds are no more. The land turns quiet. Yet the beauty of nature and attractions remains intact, as well as accentuated in a new way. Driving Time: 2 hours, 47 minutes Mileage: 142 miles Tawas City: Lumberman’s Monument Park This is one of [...]
Cast Iron Skillet Brownie – Courtesy of Don’t Waste the Crumbs This recipe utilizes a homemade brownie mix. Pre-mix the dry ingredients and store in a glass jar prior to leaving for your camping trip. In fact, that mix will be fine to use anytime over the next six months. Simply add the wet ingredients [...]
You’ve done the research. You’ve honed in on what you want. You stepped into several models on your quest. Now, you’ve found it. The recreation vehicle of your dreams. If you’ve made it to the point of purchase, then you already probably have a pretty good idea of how you’d like to spend your time [...]
