Set your sights on fall
Summer may be waving good-bye in the rearview mirror, but that doesn’t mean you need to park the RV in storage yet. Autumn in Michigan is an ideal time for RVers to camp and explore [...]
RV window problems and how to fix them
Windows are - literally - windows to the scenes and goings-on of the outside world from within our RVs as we drive or vacation in a campground. They are about more than visibility. They are [...]
Family Fun Month: Hiking Tips for Young Explorers
Hiking is an easy activity for families because it doesn’t require a lot of gear and can be done at any pace. You share a lot of the experience, which is a powerful way to [...]
Camping Meals for Hot Summer Days
Some days, we just don’t want to think. But we don’t want the same old thing for dinner. These three recipes will add flare in flavor and appearance. Enjoy! On the lighter side: Antipasto [...]
Camping continues after Labor Day
OKEMOS, Mich.— Camping fun doesn’t need to end once the kids are back to school and the leaves begin to change. If anything, fall camping offers participants unique opportunities to appreciate a new perspective on [...]
Family Safety Tips when Camping & Hiking
You have the experience. You’ve done the research. But it’s still a good idea to brush up on safety dos and don’ts as you embark on another family camping trip. Do: Reiterate the rules. As [...]
Michigan Agriculture: Mouthwatering Vegetables
Potatoes Michigan is home to more than 312 potato farms, most of which are multi-generational family farms. Seventy percent of the state’s potatoes are used to make the all-time favorite potato chips. But potatoes are [...]
How We Cook: Pros and Cons
When it comes to cooking at home, we can cook on a range that is either electric or gas (natural). Occasionally we’ll use the grill on the porch or the crockpot on the counter, but [...]
Driving Tour: Summer Ice Cream Hot Spots in Southeast Michigan
When summer temperatures rise, taste buds and appetites turn their attention to something sweet and cold: ice cream. Michigan is full of fun, unique ice cream spots that are most beloved and often “must-stops” for [...]
Camping Care for Your Dog: Swimming Safety
The foundation should be firm. This speaks directly to obedience training. Your dog should be reliable with certain commands so that you can protect his safety when in and around water, especially if your pooch [...]