If you love to go on picnics, hike through the woods, view fauna and flora, go fishing, set up camp, or zoom around on maintained trailways, then you probably have an affinity for state forests, state parks, and state game & wildlife areas. One of our greatest resources for outdoor recreation, public lands that are [...]
Fall is harvest time and full of sights and smells that we didn’t know we missed so much until the calendar and weather turn again. In addition to delicious fall meals, including ones that are easy to prepare, we shift the cocktail menu to more robust and flavorful libations. These fall cocktail recipes celebrate the [...]
Babies and toddlers can bring a lot of joy and fun to a camping trip. As with every stage in a child’s development, the child will require different things or have different needs – and different hazards. Follow these safety tips and be prepared so that everyone has a good time. Getting there. In a [...]
Michigan is well-known for its beaches, vistas, and forest. You can find all of this within the bounds of the state’s golf courses. Each one is unique in its intensity, appearance, and style – but the objective of the game remains the same: Have a good time and don’t lose a ball. With our handy [...]
Northwest Lower Michigan is well-known for its shoreline, orchards, peninsulas, and wineries. For these reasons and more, this area of the state has been known to be an escape. Although the region has grown significantly over the decades, you can still find quaintness and solitude and beauty. Benzie County, which is situated below Leelanau and [...]
Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline in the world, with more than 3,000 miles of shoreline and 1,000 miles of island shoreline. If you love the look, feel, and smell of fresh water, then you’ll feel right at home. You’re never farther than 85 miles from a Great Lake and never more than six miles [...]
Dogs are often more than just dogs, they’re family. And when folks go camping, many canines go along for the adventure. We answer the most popular questions campers have when it comes to camping with dogs. What are the benefits of bringing the dog? Just like with people, spending quality time with your dog can [...]
You know you have too much in the RV. You’re shifting things around too much, running into items you know you don’t need, or can’t find the items you need when you need them. It takes time to get everything organized, discipline to keep it organized, and perhaps a little creativity to develop storage solutions [...]
If we’re fortunate to have an RV with a wide footprint, we can entertain visitors and friends within its walls. But for most RVers and campers, cooking and entertaining will happen in the greatest venue: the outdoors. The following recipes, one for each main meal of the day, are perfect for large gatherings. And they [...]
When you’re in the Upper Peninsula you have your choice of roadways and highways, hikes, and beaches. This easy 53-mile drive that primarily follows a stretch of M-28 between historic Marquette to waterfall capital Munising is a favorite for locals and tourists who want to take in the Lake Superior coastline. If you’ve got time, [...]
