RV camping offers families a special opportunity to grow and bond closer together, plus there are health benefits to getting away from it all and spending some time outdoors. 1. Sharing experiences leads to stronger bonds. It’s a well-known fact and a frequently recommended prescription for relationship building: doing things together, spending quality time, helps [...]
RV shows, especially those hosted by RV associations, offer attendees the best opportunity to check out a wide variety of models and manufacturers all in one place. It’s an opportunity to look around and talk with manufacturer representatives and dealers to better understand their products and accessories. They want to educate you on how their [...]
Join your fellow campers and explore Michigan's plentiful trails. Most RVers can agree: There’s nothing better than stretching their legs after a full day of traveling. Michigan is home to hundreds of beautiful hiking trails, near your favorite camping destinations, that really get the blood flowing and showcase the serenity of this magnificent state. As [...]
Our recreation vehicles are composed of a complex, engineered arrangement of parts that all together are comprised of substantial weight and size. But sometimes those parts don’t work together harmoniously, or something in particular goes awry. The tires that get our RVs from Point A to Point B to Point C and so forth are [...]
When we mention camper vans, considered Class B motorhomes, the image that might come to mind is an olive colored VW van with flower power. But camper vans come in a variety of colors, appearances, sizes, amenities, and floor plans. It seems a lot of people prefer them, too. Class B’s have built-in sleeping, eating, [...]
The west side of the state may get all the recognition, but it can get quite crowded due to that fame. If you really want to get away but don’t want to drive as far as the UP, visit northeast Michigan. It’s more remote but just as picturesque, with a wide range of things to [...]
Take a break from the questionable weather and explore Michigan’s rich history at one of these museums The UP is best known for its natural resources, expansive landscapes, and diverse ecology. Though not made by man, these natural wonders have impacted our human history and helped define it. Think of the Upper Peninsula as the [...]
There are many factors to take into account when deciding what type of recreation vehicle is going be right for you. Motorized or towable? Class A or Class C? Folding camper or travel trailer? With so many options, how do you know which type of RV lifestyle is going to be the right one? Some [...]
With restricted space and resources, RVers and campers are natural conservers while traveling. Utilizing standard energy conservation and environmentally friendly practices, RV enthusiasts live the three Rs—reducing, reusing and recycling. RVs have a limited supply of water, so RVers are naturally frugal about the amount used. Many RVers conserve water by taking "military showers," or [...]
In addition to the 1,000s of lakes Michigan boasts of, there are also multiple places to drive and park your trailer and go camping. But trying to decipher what type of Michigan campgrounds you are looking for depends on what type of camping you are into—hike in or glamping; what your needs are—full hook up [...]
