On an RV forum recently, one of the topics was this: What is your least favorite RV maintenance? There were a lot of answers, but there was a trend toward three primary topics. Can you guess? We won’t hold you in suspense. The three topics most commonly spoken about were winterizing the RV, cleaning the [...]
Mileage: 284 miles Driving Time: 6 hours, 20 minutes In Part 1 of this article, we drove from the southwest corner of the state all the way up the Lake Michigan coastline to the town of Muskegon. But the West Michigan Pike doesn’t end there. In old postcards and advertising it was promoted as “Lake [...]
Make a plan ahead of time. This is the biggest cooking “hack” of them all. Planning your meals in advance helps you keep your RV kitchen organized and spacious. Planning also helps reduce the chance of missing something when you need it, or having to buy something and having it cost more. This could include [...]
The RV, once only dedicated to vacationing and traveling to get away from the constant pulls of regular life, has transformed into an office space in recent years, thanks to advancements in technology as well as changes in the workplace. Working remotely is more possible – and acceptable – than ever. Campgrounds have stepped up [...]
The high season is over. Fall colors have turned from bright to dull, and the mornings have grown frosty. More and more RVers are choosing to continue camping at this turning point of the year, and beyond. And that takes preparation. Before you head out on a late fall or winter camping trip, keep these [...]
Grand Traverse Bay in northwest Lower Michigan is really one large expanse of water separated by Old Mission Peninsula, effectively “splitting” it into East and West Grand Traverse Bay. The bays lead to Lake Michigan. For this driving tour, you’ll meander all the coastlines, starting in Charlevoix County in Norwood, traveling south to Traverse City, [...]
Fall in Michigan is a glorious visual display, and many would argue it’s the best season of all because of the fiery scenery, cooler temperatures, and less crowded campgrounds. What are some of the best things to do during autumn in the Mitten State? We offer some advice to help you get started. Go salmon [...]
Fall colors and weather beckon to all of us, especially those of us who seek hiking trails. Since Michigan is home to 13,400 miles of trails and has one of the most beautiful displays of fall colors in the country, logically, folks will be out to enjoy nature’s beauty. Autumn excursions for hikers also correspond [...]
Before every season we dream about where we’ll go, what we’ll see, and what we’ll do. Then the season begins, and we turn our attention to fulfilling our dreams with the plans we’ve made – and sometimes fulfilling dreams spontaneously. As the high camping season starts to come to a close, our minds shift again [...]
There’s something special about the return to fall. Not only the cooler temperatures and beautiful colors, but the return of sports – namely, football. One of the most beloved and most watched sports in the country, football seems to get everybody’s blood going with excitement and intensity. Tailgating parties, whether at home, at the campground, [...]
