Southeast Regional Driving Tour: The Forgotten Lakes
Mileage: 108 miles Driving Time: 3 hours, 16 minutes (plus a ferry ride) There are five “Great Lakes,” with four of them embracing Michigan shoreline. Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and Lake Huron encompass most of [...]
Visit the Upper Peninsula’s 7 Natural Wonders
Driving Time: 11 hours, plus two ferry rides Mileage: 622 miles According to Uptravel.com, “Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is greater in size than the four states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, and Rhode Island combined. It is [...]
Considerations for Buying an RV Out of State
When it comes to RVing, we don’t just travel to other states to vacation. Sometimes, the RV we’ve been searching for is for sale in a state other than our home state. The internet has [...]
“Old Enough”
Is there an ideal time to start camping if you have kids? The answer may surprise you. Let’s say camping has always been on the radar, but you’ve been waiting for the kids to reach [...]
Getting Started with RVing: How to Select Gear and Equipment
If you’re like millions of others who have gotten the travel bug and have decided to become an RV camper sometime over the past three years, then you might have had or have some questions [...]
Leave No Trace
The National Park Service and the Michigan DNR have always promoted and encouraged “Leave No Trace” when people visit outdoor recreation areas under their purview. However, Leave No Trace can be observed in any outdoor [...]
Considerations for Choosing Small Towable RVs
Smaller towable RVs are a popular choice among campers, for many reasons that we’ll discuss in more detail in this article. This type of RV is growing in appeal, and it’s easy to see why. [...]
Caring for Dogs in Cold Weather: 5 Tips
With more and more people choosing to cool-weather or off-season camp, naturally more canines will be coming along. And while you may think the cooler temperatures give you an advantage in caring for your dog, [...]
MARVAC Releases 2023 Michigan RV & Campground Guide
OKEMOS, MI—January 2023—The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) has made their 2023 edition of Michigan RV and Campgrounds available to the public. The annual publication features how-to articles for seasoned and first-time [...]
Non-Alcoholic Holiday Time Drinks
Festivities and holiday gatherings typically entail a libation or two. You have your choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Although we’ve shared some seasonal beverages in the past (that are well worth revisiting and making [...]