Go Fishing in Michigan: Where to Go and What to Bring
Fishing is a well-loved pastime in our country, and in Michigan, you have your choice of 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of streams, and four Great Lakes to reel in your next catch. Where should [...]
Michigan Authors and Tales: Perfect Books for Campsite Reading
Celebrate National Book Lover’s Day (August 9) or just the fact that you love anything Michigan with this collection of short stories, novels, and thrillers written by Michigan natives or set against the Michigan landscape. [...]
Financial Planning: Meet Your Goal to Own an RV
Let’s say you’ve decided that you want to be an RV owner and live the RV lifestyle, whether that’s full-time or part of the year. You’ll need to more than “test drive” or find your [...]
Eight Must-Have Yard Games for the Campsite
RVing grants us the opportunity to get closer to nature, especially so when we set up camp in Michigan. But even though our RVs offer endless amenities, we still find ourselves drawn to the outdoors, [...]
Let the Fun Continue: Nighttime Activities When You’re Camping
The fun doesn’t need to end when the sun goes down, and life doesn’t need to “slow down” as the shadows begin to creep in. Nighttime can hold some of the best camping memories, especially [...]
Tips for Weathering Thunderstorms
Did you know that camping is the third most common activity people are doing when they are hit by lightning? This is according to a report by the Lightning Safety Council. There are five ways [...]
Having Fun at the Campsite
You don’t need to pack everyone up in the tow vehicle or toad to have a fun time when you’re camping. Many memories can be made right at your campsite and its surrounding area, all [...]
2018-2019 MARVAC RV & Camping Show Schedule Announced
OKEMOS, Mich.—The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) sponsors multiple camper and RV shows across Michigan. The 2018-2019 MARVAC RV & Camping Show schedule is listed below. 29th Annual Fall Detroit RV & [...]
6 More Best Spots to Picnic in Michigan Part 2
In a previous article, we gave nine of the best spots to picnic in northern and southern Michigan as well as Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This article continues with six more spots to have a picnic, [...]
Best Spots to Picnic in Michigan Part I
Picnicking has been a tradition for centuries in many forms, primarily by the wealthy and elite, such as after a hunting expedition or a fox hunt. Picnics back then used to be extravagant affairs, with [...]








