**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 arenât densely populated for the most part so they retain their âup northâ charm. Itâs a region people are drawn to because of its beauty and [...]
Theyâre 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 â friends and endless activities â it can be hard to get them to sit down long enough to have a meal. But now you donât have to. With [...]
If youâre a parent, then you know how easy it is for the kidsâ stuff to take over. When theyâre little, itâs 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 donât take up a lot of room, and they donât require a lot of attention or maintenance, but they can have a big impact on living in an RV. Canât imagine going camping without your little fur ball? Itâs 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. Michiganâs rapidly changing weather patterns can turn [...]
The main destination for this driving tour is the journey itself! U.S. 2 in Michiganâs Upper Peninsula begins under the watchful eye of the Mackinac Bridge and then meanders along the coast of Lake Michigan until you reach the town of Manistique. U.S. 2 continues to Wisconsin, but thereâs no need to go that far [...]
How can you optimize the space in your RV? Little changes to how and what you store can make a big difference in your living conditions. Weâll go room by room when it comes to a large Class A recreation vehicle, but these organizational tips can be scaled to apply to any type of RV. [...]
Summer is just around the corner â warm weather, endless sunshine, and carefree days are almost within reach. And while weâre daydreaming of kicking back, feet in the air and the children playing nicely nearby, wouldnât life be just a bit sweeter with a fresh glass of homemade lemonade? A pitcher of the classic for [...]
Do you like to peruse treasures from the past? Do you like to surround yourself with things by a bygone era? If so, Southwest Michigan is where you should set your course. The area is saturated with antique shops, filled to the brim with anything and everything you can think of. For this road trip, [...]
It doesnât matter where youâre from, when you arrive in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, you know it. And the food is a big part of the reason. You can thank the French Canadian, Finish, Swedish, Cornish, and Italian immigrants who worked this land for the delicious, distinctive food you find in Michiganâs Upper Peninsula. [...]
