Is there an ideal time to start camping if you have kids? The answer may surprise you. Letâs say camping has always been on the radar, but youâve been waiting for the kids to reach a certain age or milestone. Perhaps youâve been dreaming of when they will be old enough to participate in one [...]
If youâre like millions of others who have gotten the travel bug and have decided to become an RV camper sometime over the past three years, then you might have had or have some questions related to RV ownership â especially the question: What should I buy to put into the RV now that I [...]
The National Park Service and the Michigan DNR have always promoted and encouraged âLeave No Traceâ when people visit outdoor recreation areas under their purview. However, Leave No Trace can be observed in any outdoor space â whether itâs a lakeshore, the backcountry, your local park, or a campground â anywhere in the country. When [...]
With more and more people choosing to cool-weather or off-season camp, naturally more canines will be coming along. And while you may think the cooler temperatures give you an advantage in caring for your dog, there are care tips specifically to help them handle the cold weather well. 1. Know your dogâs physical limits. If [...]
Festivities and holiday gatherings typically entail a libation or two. You have your choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Although weâve shared some seasonal beverages in the past (that are well worth revisiting and making if youâve never done so), weâll concentrate on non-alcoholic cocktails in this article. Besides being delicious, these cocktails wonât inhibit [...]
When winter wind blows in, a lot of things change with it. Out come the thicker fabrics, menus consist of hot and hearty stews, and our summer memories keep us warm as we await the return of spring. Yet wintertime in Michigan is a favorite season for many. In addition to the changes in clothing [...]
How can you pass the chilly days of winter? You have lots of options! Of course, staying huddled under a blanket with a steaming beverage and a good book has its perks, too. But if youâre getting stir crazy this winter or just want to have some fun visiting places that are typically packed in [...]
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 wonât 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 doesnât end there. In old postcards and advertising it was promoted as âLake [...]
Make a plan ahead of time. This is the biggest cooking âhackâ 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 [...]
