It’s summer. The days are long but time runs by too quickly anyway. It’s easy for the days to get full as we work busily on our outdoor chores or prepare for our next camping expedition. So take a moment to stop. Think. What would you really like to see this summer? What would you [...]
Driving a big rig down some of these quaint small town streets can be a challenge, if downright impossible. Take the toad or choose to park on a side street or grocery store parking lot so that you can walk into town. Driving Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Distance: 85.3 miles #1: Hillsdale The [...]
When did you get your first RV? Five years ago? Twenty? Maybe you just made the leap last season and looking forward to all the memories and adventures RV ownership promises - and it will follow through on that promise. Over the years and through life’s transitions, sometimes we need to move on or try [...]
Warm days and sunshine are looked forward to with fervor by Michiganders after months of snow. When the snow and ice leave the roadways, we rejoice! No more going 35 miles an hour and low visibility. But the summer sun comes with hazards of its own, and we need to take precautions to make sure [...]
Northeast Michigan has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the state, and you don’t need to compete with lots of people to appreciate it. This driving tour doesn’t take you along a long stretch of Lake Huron’s coastline, but you’ll be able to enjoy its sparkling splendor from the road, from the beach, and [...]
What’s not to love about chocolate chips? They’re delicious as well as versatile. Chocolate chip cookies are lost without them, and so are these other recipes, which range from a dessert to a sauce for a Mexican fiesta. Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza, Courtesy of Love from the Oven If you’re ready for a change [...]
An odometer is an essential part of your RV (Class A, Class B, and Class C), or your truck or car’s dashboard (if you have a towable or a toad). This handy little instrument helps you keep track of the distance you’ve traveled in a particular vehicle. We’re all used to seeing it every time [...]
When it comes to RVing, planning is essential – including organizing a routine to follow prior to departing your stationary home or from a campsite. What you need to do will vary some depending on the type of RV you have, but a Pre-Departure Checklist would look something like this. (Keep in mind throughout packing [...]
Northwest Lower Michigan is well-known for its scenic beauty, especially in the fall. That’s why it’s been such a popular destination for families for generations. What better way to see all region has to offer than by getting in your RV or toad and traveling to some selected destinations? This driving tour begins near Ludington [...]
Sitting around a campfire seems to provoke the telling of tales. Not from a book, but simply from memory. How many happy recollections do we have of staring into the embers, watching the flames rise toward a starry sky, and listening to the calm voice of the storyteller? This tradition began long ago. Campfires were [...]
