10 Must-Have Items for RV Camping
There are a lot of details to keep track of when you’re planning and packing for a camping trip (a packing checklist like this one can help). However, there are certain items that the majority [...]
Keeping Kids Busy During Rainy Camping Weather
Rain doesn’t have to ruin your camping trip. With proper planning and packing, you can still have a fun and memorable time. The tallest hurdle when it rains during your camping trip is occupying your [...]
Apple Recipes for Fall Camping
Nothing smells or looks like fall more than juicy red apples. Or green apples. Or yellow apples. There are dozens of varieties, many of which can be found across orchards in Michigan. In addition to [...]
Three Fall Trails in Northwest Michigan
Autumn is a special time in Michigan. The vast wilderness looks like an impressionist’s painting, and the bursts of color found throughout cities and towns pop with joyous flare. The Northwest Lower Michigan region, between [...]
Using the RV for Fall School Sports
You don’t need to go camping in the fall (although fall camping is a great idea and here’s why) to extend the useful season of your RV. Taking the RV along to set up either [...]
Upper Peninsula Driving Tour: Beacons of Light Along Lake Superior
There are a lot of reasons to visit the Upper Peninsula of Michigan: the wilderness, the seclusion, the vistas, the people. The sights abound from natural wonders (see this article) to incredible feats of mankind. [...]
Michigan Cider Crawl In and Around Beautiful Holland
Mileage: 38 miles Driving Time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Holland is affectionally known as “Dutch Town,” thanks to the heritage of its settlers. Home of the Tulip Time festival each spring – and yes, they [...]
The Benefits of Being a Seasonal RVer
Although many RVers are weekend warriors or take a couple of extended trips a year, there is another “type” of RVer that is growing in popularity. Seasonal RVers are those who set up their RV [...]
RVing 101: 7 Budgeting Tips
Vacations come at a cost, and RV vacations are no different. Although RV vacations can be 40 to 60 percent less than a hotel vacation (RVIA) – especially when it comes to lodging and food [...]
5 Picnic Spots Around Historic Detroit
Driving time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Mileage: 63 miles You can choose to make this into a driving tour, or you can select a park at which to spend time, depending on your schedule. The [...]