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 [...]
Easy-to-make Pie Recipes
Two of life’s pleasures are together at last: pie and camping. Yes, you can make a scrumptious pie at the campsite, whether it’s over an open fire or using an oven in your rig. Strawberry [...]
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 [...]