Getting Started with RVing: How to Select Gear and Equipment
If you’re 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 [...]
Leave No Trace
The National Park Service and the Michigan DNR have always promoted and encouraged “Leave No Trace” when people visit outdoor recreation areas under their purview. However, Leave No Trace can be observed in any outdoor [...]
Considerations for Choosing Small Towable RVs
Smaller towable RVs are a popular choice among campers, for many reasons that we’ll discuss in more detail in this article. This type of RV is growing in appeal, and it’s easy to see why. [...]
Caring for Dogs in Cold Weather: 5 Tips
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, [...]
MARVAC Releases 2023 Michigan RV & Campground Guide
OKEMOS, MI—January 2023—The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) has made their 2023 edition of Michigan RV and Campgrounds available to the public. The annual publication features how-to articles for seasoned and first-time [...]
Non-Alcoholic Holiday Time Drinks
Festivities and holiday gatherings typically entail a libation or two. You have your choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Although we’ve shared some seasonal beverages in the past (that are well worth revisiting and making [...]
Winter Survival Tips… for Campers and RVs
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 [...]
Enjoy Winter in Southeast Michigan
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 [...]
Manage Your Least Favorite RV Maintenance Chores
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 [...]
West Michigan Pike Part 2
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 [...]