Distance: 5 miles Walking time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Stop #1: Chinook Pier / Coal Tipple A tall concrete structure that towers over the town was used to feed coal into steam locomotives, which went obsolete in the 1950s when diesel powered locomotives took to the rails. The rail yard was abandoned about 20 [...]
With nighttime temperatures dipping into the 40s and 50s, and back to school shopping all but complete, it’s time to think about preparing the RV for the offseason. Whether you are extending your camping season another few weeks or planning to pack it all in and call it a year, you’ll need to complete a [...]
For these particular recipes, we’re returning some heat and comfort flavors to our menu. Summer is on its way out, and fall is on its way in. We aren’t ready to give up camping yet – fall can be the best time to go – but we are ready to switch up the menu and [...]
Distance: Less than half a mile Walking Time: 4 minutes This quaint suburb north of Motown is best known for its strong sense of community. Back in the day, New Baltimore was known for the manufacturing of items such as barrels, bricks, corsets, creamery, brooms, and even coffins – essentially, lumber products and building materials. [...]
It’s important to take some precautionary measures to protect the valuables kept inside your RV, as well as the RV itself, so follow these security tips. Keep valuables out of sight. This seems straightforward, but it is important not to offer any temptation to potential thieves. With more people choosing to work or attend school [...]
The beauty of the RV lifestyle is that you can mobilize and see new places while remaining connected to work and family living “back home” or away from your traveling zip code. However, do you like to spend most or all of your time in the same destination every year? A hunting camp, RV resort, [...]
Camping is a family activity, and even though it can be a lot of fun, it can be stressful, too, especially if somebody is unhappy or resentful. Teenagers can be, well, teenagers, so it’s important to keep your budding adult in mind as you make plans to go camping – and make some special considerations [...]
Distance: Less than 1 mile Walking time: 15 minutes For somebody who appreciates real quiet and solitude – the town population is fewer than 300 – but still likes being near basic amenities and within easy driving distance of other natural and manmade attractions in the Thumb Region, Port Hope is an ideal spot to [...]
Hiking is one of the common reasons people get outside and go camping in the first place. The activity is versatile, low-cost, great for the mind and body, and you can do it pretty much anywhere. These hiking trails are worth your attention in the coming season. Please note that many of these trails are [...]
When it comes to the birthday of the American nation, nothing celebrates more than a colorful display of fireworks. All throughout the state, Michigan towns and cities band together to salute our country and have a little fun. As a child, watching the fireworks was one of those awe-inspiring, almost magical experiences. It’s an event [...]
