One of the joys of camping is being able to eat al fresco. There are items you can have that will make picnicking around the campsite and on the trail more comfortable and more enjoyable, without taking up too much storage space. The Campsite It’s pretty safe to say that all campground, park, and resort [...]
Michigan agriculture is known for a lot of things, and cherries top the list! According to michiganagriculture.com, 70-75 percent of Montmorency tart cherries and 20 percent of sweet cherries grown in the U.S. come from Michigan. We even have the Cherry Capital of the World, Traverse City, located in the northwest region of the state. [...]
Summer’s not over yet! Live it up and enjoy these popular, fun festivals. Michigan is the place to be in August. The Great Lakes are warm enough to enjoy all day, the sun shines well into the night, and there’s a summer festival for every interest. No matter where you’re parked, there’s sure to [...]
There are a lot of Top 10 lists that involve Michigan's historical, natural, and unusual attractions. This is not an exhaustive list – but it definitely gives you a place to start in each beautiful, unique region. We'll start in the Upper Peninsula and work our way down. Upper Peninsula Visit the Great Lakes [...]
When it comes to scenic drives in northern Michigan, the 116-mile M22 is at the top of the list. It was voted America’s Best Scenic Autumn Drives by USA Today in 2015. It is truly splendid in the fall, with the changing colors and the cool weather that makes you want to get cozy and [...]
**Updated in July 2024 Much of northern Michigan, both east and west, remains preserved and pristine thanks to the establishment of parks and recreational areas. The towns and cities aren’t densely populated for the most part so they retain their “up north” charm. It’s a region people are drawn to because of its beauty and [...]
They’re Portable and Delicious! Cooking for children can be a challenge. And when you throw in the added distractions that come with being at the campsite – friends and endless activities – it can be hard to get them to sit down long enough to have a meal. But now you don’t have to. With [...]
If you’re a parent, then you know how easy it is for the kids’ stuff to take over. When they’re little, it’s all the toys that help with their development of fine motor skills as well as their imagination: puzzles, building blocks, plastic dinosaurs, pull toys, the noisy driving wheel. As they grow, the toys [...]
Cats don’t take up a lot of room, and they don’t require a lot of attention or maintenance, but they can have a big impact on living in an RV. Can’t imagine going camping without your little fur ball? It’s possible with preparation and planning. You want to make your cat feel at home, and [...]
Total Driving Time: 2 hours, 47 minutes Mileage: 111.6 miles Traversers of the Great Lakes State, from the dawn of history to the present day, have come to know that our abundant and beautiful water can often be quite turbulent and unpredictable. Michigan’s rapidly changing weather patterns can turn [...]
