There’s nothing better than a fresh strawberry, or the tanginess the fruit adds to a dessert. And like a lot of other produce, you can find tasty strawberries across Michigan at farmer’s markets, roadside stands, and u-pick farms during the summer. Some towns go the extra mile and celebrate with a festival, such as the [...]
When deciding where to stay this summer, especially if you're looking to explore somewhere new, it is important to understand the differences between an RV campground, park, and resort, and how to best decipher which one will best suit your family, your lifestyle, and your rig. Let's take a look at all three so you [...]
With the season finally underway, some RVers are returning to a lot they’ve owned for years while others might be setting up camp in a new summer rental; either way, it is important that their campsite feel like home. Depending on the RV park you’re parked in, rules may vary, but generally, guests are allowed [...]
Here's a fun segment from the show Innovation Nation! Host, Mo Rocca, guides us down memory lane as he explores how the RV industry has transformed from simple auto campers to modern-day homes on wheels. HFIN_2443-Campers from The Henry Ford on Vimeo.
Whether you’re an astronomy-buff or not, it’s hard to deny, meteor showers are a pretty amazing sight to take in. And this week, the meteor shower Eta Aquarid will be in its peak position. Below, you’ll find all the tips and information you’ll need to enjoy this spectacular event. When is it? Eta Aquarid peaks [...]
The day you purchase a home, whether it’s your first or your fifth, is an exciting yet anxiety-ridden day. You have a new place to live, but you have the responsibility of paying for that home. An RV is a home for full-timers and a home away from home for many others. Choosing to [...]
As campers, outdoorsmen, and Michiganders, we have all grown up surrounded by the beauty of the forests. Whether you spent your time climbing the tallest trees throughout your youth, or resting under their shade after a long hike, or simply using their limbs to fuel your campfire; we have all come to know trees enrich [...]
There’s no better feeling than walking outside without needing to don a down parka. The air doesn’t sting the inside of your nose and the scent of fresh dirt wafts by as the snow melts and the wet ground is exposed. The crocuses and daffodils begin to push their way through, even though the nights [...]
With warm weather finally upon us, many Michiganders are getting their rigs out of storage, digging their summerwear out from the depths of their closets, and daydreaming of the delicious meals they’ll be creating by the campfire. Of the long list of attributes that make us lucky to call Michigan home, one of the greatest [...]
The perception of RVs is that they are expensive and, especially for motorhomes, gas guzzlers. But those of the RV lifestyle persuasion know differently, and they are often very ecologically minded. After all, they appreciate the outdoors and enjoy spending time exploring it. How can an RV lifestyle also be a green lifestyle? 1. Consumption [...]
