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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 that this time of year offers a lot of beauty and a lot to do. People from around the country [...]
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 most as being straight out of a child’s picture book, filled with rosy, memorable moments that will last forever. Most [...]
Winter is a magical time in Michigan. The scenery changes. The crowds are no more. The land turns quiet. Yet the beauty of nature and attractions remains intact, as well as accentuated in a new way. Driving Time: 2 hours, 47 minutes Mileage: 142 miles Tawas City: Lumberman’s Monument Park This is one of [...]
You’ve done the research. You’ve honed in on what you want. You stepped into several models on your quest. Now, you’ve found it. The recreation vehicle of your dreams. If you’ve made it to the point of purchase, then you already probably have a pretty good idea of how you’d like to spend your time [...]
The Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Michigan get most of the credit when it comes to fall foliage and taking scenic drives. The metropolitan areas don’t get a lot of recognition, yet the city architects took Michigan’s natural beauty into consideration – and you’ll really appreciate it when fall rolls around. From mid- to late [...]
Let’s say you’re coming back across the Mackinac Bridge from the Upper Peninsula, but you don’t want to go home just yet. Taking I-75 would be too easy, too straight a path, and too fast. Take U.S. 23 and other coastal highways instead to experience Michigan’s Sunrise Side and its enchanting small towns. We’ll include [...]
Being outside and enjoying the beauty of the state’s diverse landscape and waterways is the best part of camping in Michigan. Whether it’s by walking, riding, or paddling, there’s something that will pique the interest of every nature lover and outdoor enthusiast. Northwest Whether you tube, kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, the Platte River in [...]
Biking is routinely ranked as one of the top activities for campers because of a bike’s ease of use, fitness capability, and its capacity to be a mode of alternative transportation. How do you travel with bikes and an RV? What about kids and pets? Bike security? We discuss some of these important details in [...]
Looking for something to do in at the crook of Michigan’s hand? The Pere Marquette Rail Trail is a paved, flat trail that runs 30 miles between Midland and Clare. This well-maintained trail follows the original route of the Flint & Pere Marquette railroad that catered to, what else, logging. The idle railway was converted [...]
When you can’t go out to do the things you normally like to do in a social setting, you find time to complete some tasks that you might otherwise put off or try to “squeeze in.” You can return to simple pleasures, such as spending more time together with those in your home. Here are [...]
