Private Michigan Campgrounds with Year-Round Camping
Updated October 2022 A lot of folks feel more comfortable traveling and staying in their own rig, and that number seems to be on the uptick. Many are choosing to stay a whole season or [...]
Driving Tour: Northwest Region – Pierce Stocking Drive, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Distance: 7.4 miles Driving Time: This driving tour lends itself to lots of stops and exploration, so plan on at least 90 minutes to two hours even though the driving time is much briefer. Northwest [...]
Get Outside: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Every season is ripe with opportunities to partake in favorite pastimes and activities – and to try new ones. If you live in Michigan or have visited the state during the winter, you know already [...]
Camping with Kids – Preparing Your Packing Checklist (and your Expectations)
When it comes to the prospect of camping with kids, whether they are toddlers or teenagers, you may envision the whole trip being chaotic or frustrating. You may envision the vacation with those you love [...]
Have Fun and Thrive this Winter
After all the breaks and holidays we experience toward the end of the calendar year, the months of January, February, and March can feel like we’re slogging through knee-high snow against a blowing wind, figuratively [...]
What’s the big deal about little RVs?
Simple. Compact. Small. These are words that don’t typically come to mind when you mention “RV.” Yet, there are lots of RV models that fit this description. Bigger isn’t always better. Don’t get us wrong, [...]
Delicious Cookies to Make at the Campsite or Home
You don’t need a special occasion or a “holiday” like National Cookie Day to make some treats for yourself, whether you’re in the RV or not. These three cookie recipes can easily be made at [...]
Northeast Lower Michigan Winter Sights: Crook of the Hand
Winter is a magical time in Michigan. The scenery changes. The crowds are no more. The land turns quiet. Yet the beauty of nature and attractions remains intact, as well as accentuated in a new [...]
Brownie Recipes for Campsite Bakers
Cast Iron Skillet Brownie – Courtesy of Don’t Waste the Crumbs This recipe utilizes a homemade brownie mix. Pre-mix the dry ingredients and store in a glass jar prior to leaving for your camping trip. [...]
You own an RV, now what? Tips for new owners
You’ve done the research. You’ve honed in on what you want. You stepped into several models on your quest. Now, you’ve found it. The recreation vehicle of your dreams. If you’ve made it to the [...]