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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Fall in Michigan is a glorious visual display, and many would argue itâs 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 [...]
Before every season we dream about where weâll go, what weâll see, and what weâll do. Then the season begins, and we turn our attention to fulfilling our dreams with the plans weâve made â and sometimes fulfilling dreams spontaneously. As the high camping season starts to come to a close, our minds shift again [...]
Memorial Day to Labor Day is considered the âhigh seasonâ when it comes to RV travel and camping. Itâs easy to see why when it comes to Michigan: beautiful scenery, endless beaches, and fresh water to swim in, not to mention the plethora of activities that can be enjoyed when the weather is warm. Whole [...]
There are several parks and lakeshores in Michigan that are managed by the National Park Service. In the Upper Peninsula youâll find Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw National Historic Park, North Country National Scenic Trail, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. In the Lower Peninsula, the Park Service manages the River Raisin National Battlefield Park near [...]
Time: 26 minutes, driving Mileage: 7.4 miles Sometimes, itâs nice to simply explore and get to know one area rather than hopping to and fro and getting only a taste of each place. Ann Arbor is a town worth relishing, and there is plenty to do within the city limits as well as the immediate [...]
Lake Superior 1.    Crisp Point Beach, Newberry On the eastern half of the Upper Peninsula, Crisp Point Beach is a mere 37 miles north of the town of Newberry (the âOfficial Moose Capital of Michiganâ). Unlike many Lake Superior beaches, this one is very sandy, stretching for miles along the shoreline. You may still be able [...]
We all have those trips on our âbucket listâ that we want to take before a certain point in life â before weâre too old, before the kids are grown. Whatever the reason youâre feeling drawn to these areas and want to embark on a trip to see them, these âonce-in-a-lifetimeâ trips are what weâll [...]
