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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 larger than Belgium or Switzerland.” Abundant in beauty and natural resources, we are fortunate to call this part of the [...]
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 RVers; destination ideas for across Michigan; and a complete member listing of private campgrounds, RV dealers, and RV suppliers from [...]
Mileage: 284 miles Driving Time: 6 hours, 20 minutes In Part 1 of this article, we drove from the southwest corner of the state all the way up the Lake Michigan coastline to the town of Muskegon. But the West Michigan Pike doesn’t end there. In old postcards and advertising it was promoted as “Lake [...]
Grand Traverse Bay in northwest Lower Michigan is really one large expanse of water separated by Old Mission Peninsula, effectively “splitting” it into East and West Grand Traverse Bay. The bays lead to Lake Michigan. For this driving tour, you’ll meander all the coastlines, starting in Charlevoix County in Norwood, traveling south to Traverse City, [...]
We all have those trips on our “bucket list” that we want to take before a certain point in life – before we’re too old, before the kids are grown. Whatever the reason you’re feeling drawn to these areas and want to embark on a trip to see them, these “once-in-a-lifetime” trips are what we’ll [...]
Roadschooling, nomadic education in other words, has blossomed the past several years as remote work better enables working parents to travel more accessibly. An RV helps to make that possible, as everything you need is at the ready when you need it. The beauty of roadschooling is that students get to experience history, art, culture, [...]
OKEMOS, MI—January 2022—The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is proud to announce the publication of their 2022 edition of Michigan RV and Campgrounds. The annual 68-page directory and travel guide is a source for RVers to turn to as they set out to camp, explore, and experience Michigan. The directory listing is [...]
Did you now that Michigan is a destination for beer? The state boasts more than 200 breweries of all sizes – and flavors. From your traditional pub atmosphere, to being housed in a former church, to a bar with a modern vibe, you can find a brew that suites you and everyone you’re camping with. [...]
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, vacationing families, or new retirees. Some people simply like traveling on their own, or they are looking for a new [...]
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 entered on the southeast side through 23 or 75, then it will take you 10 hours - without breaks - [...]
