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 [...]
To have a roaring good time on a day (#nationaldinosaurday) that celebrates the wonder and mystery of dinosaurs, you have your choice of attractions to visit in Michigan. Weâll help you discover where to go. Dinosaur Gardens, Ossineke If you love dinosaurs and getting a better idea of their true size in the flesh, then [...]
If youâre one of the millions of new households who has embraced RV ownership, travel, and camping, then youâre in good company. Although an RV, whether itâs motorized or towed, can help you simplify your travel and your life overall, there is much to learn about it: driving, towing, packing, setting up camp. Itâs a [...]
According to the Michigan History Center, âHeritage trails connect people with the natural and cultural heritage of the landscape they are passing throughâŚ. For communities, heritage trail development can ignite pride, inspire learning, and promote preservation.â Thatâs exactly what they do, not to mention all the benefits trail-goers experience: connection to history, get some exercise, [...]
Part 1: Southwest Lower Michigan Mileage: 122 miles Time to travel: 2 hours, 29 minutes West Michigan has been a favorite summer destination, especially for Chicagoans, for more than 100 years. Beachside living was ideal compared to the hot, smelly city streets. They would head north, stopping all along the coast, basking in the freshwater [...]
When spring comes along, the forest awakens with the sights and sounds of the season. Included in those sights are various wild creatures, making outdoor activities that much more intriguing. For some campers, wildlife is exactly what they are hoping to see â and why they are there in the first place. There are a [...]
