Star Walking: Where to Go in Michigan
A recent National Geographic article explains and explores the thrill and uniqueness of star walking. According to the article, this is more than simply hiking at night and taking a gander at the night sky [...]
More Maple Syrup Recipes
A few years ago we featured several recipes you could make using Michigan-made maple syrup. Maple syrup as a natural sugar can be used for breakfast toppings, candies, grilling, and salad dressing. It’s incredibly versatile [...]
8 Things to Do to Get Ready for RV Season
Are you getting excited? The third month of the year is “marching” along and it’ll be camping season before we know it. The change in the weather and the singing of the birds and the [...]
Solo RVing: Questions to Ask Yourself
Have you ever felt like getting away – by yourself? Or, maybe you don’t have a partner who’s interested in the RV camping lifestyle, or perhaps no partner at all? RVing isn’t just for workampers, [...]
What You Need to Know about Camping in a Storm
There’s been a recent surge in winter weather affected multiple states and millions of Americans. The snow and ice pummeling through the country is downright debilitating in some areas, such as Texas, where sub-zero temperatures [...]
Delicious Mardi Gras Recipes for the Campsite
Celebrating annual traditions like Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, is good for the soul. Even if you can’t get together with others, you can add a little Southern spice and a whole lot of fun [...]
Driving Tour: Wineries of South-Central Michigan
Driving Time: 3 hours, 53 minutes Distance: 216 miles The word “pioneer” has an almost romantic and adventurous sentiment attached to it. Pioneers were early settlers, folks who embarked on a new life into an [...]
Handling Vet Emergencies on the Road
A lot of campers travel with pets, perhaps even up to 75 percent of them according to some polls. The most common pet is a dog, which isn’t surprising as dogs make great travel and [...]
Travel Tips for Long Road Trips
How long do you think it takes to get across the state of Michigan, from bottom to top? The answer may be surprising. If you were to enter Michigan from the southwest via 94, or [...]
6 Enchanting Winter Trails for Snowshoeing at Michigan State Parks
Michigan state parks preserve much of Michigan’s natural beauty, both for us and for generations to come. There are more than 100 parks that are managed by the Michigan DNR. A recreation passport is required [...]