Driving Time: 3 hours, 53 minutes Distance: 216 miles The word “pioneer” has an almost romantic and adventurous sentiment attached to it. Pioneers were early settlers, folks who embarked on a new life into an unknown land, men and women who were strong and tough and creative. Early pioneers of the industrial age brought forth [...]
A lot of campers travel with pets, perhaps even up to 75 percent of them according to some polls. The most common pet is a dog, which isn’t surprising as dogs make great travel and trail companions – plus provide warmth on a cool night. Campers want to ensure that their pets are healthy before, [...]
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 - [...]
Michigan state parks preserve much of Michigan’s natural beauty, both for us and for generations to come. There are more than 100 parks that are managed by the Michigan DNR. A recreation passport is required to enter into Michigan state parks, which is used to preserve state forest campgrounds and pathways, and preserve historic landmarks. [...]
Two of life’s pleasures are together at last: pie and camping. Yes, you can make a scrumptious pie at the campsite, whether it’s over an open fire or using an oven in your rig. Strawberry White Chocolate Pie – Courtesy of The Cookin Chicks The perfect combination for summer! You can just as easily melt [...]
Updated October 2022 A lot of folks feel more comfortable traveling and staying in their own rig, and that number seems to be on the uptick. Many are choosing to stay a whole season or for several weeks at a time at the same location. Although Memorial Day through Labor Day is generally the height [...]
Distance: 7.4 miles Driving Time: This driving tour lends itself to lots of stops and exploration, so plan on at least 90 minutes to two hours even though the driving time is much briefer. Northwest Lower Michigan, the left side of the mitten, is well-known for its picturesque scenery, fruitful orchards, wineries, water sports, and [...]
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 [...]
After all the breaks and holidays we experience toward the end of the calendar year, the months of January, February, and March can feel like we’re slogging through knee-high snow against a blowing wind, figuratively speaking, of course. We are looking at several weeks of no vacations, few engagements, and lots of time indoors. Or, [...]
