If you have toddlers and young children, you know how important it is to keep their little hands and minds busy. Sitting around a campsite isn’t going to do it, but sometimes it’s nice to not be out and about. Still, if we don’t give them something to do, they will find something to do. [...]
As the season draws to a close, you’re likely looking forward to that last hurrah with your neighbors. Something fun to commemorate another great summer spent with family and friends, enjoying all that Michigan has to offer. But rather than coordinate a traditional potluck, consider mixing things up with a progressive dinner! At a progressive [...]
Total Driving Time: 6 hours, 34 minutes Mileage: 317 miles If you enjoy wildlife, scavenger hunts, and a leisurely pace, this driving tour is just the ticket for you. You may want to consider doing this tour over the course of two or three days. It’ll take you to some of the top spots [...]
Distance: 148 miles Time: 3 hours, 24 minutes Stop #1: Find a Petoskey Stone: Make your way to Orchard Beach State Park in historic Manistee for some beach combing (and follow these tips to find a Petoskey stone). Other popular beaches nearby where there are Petoskey stones aplenty include Empire Beach and Leelanau State Park [...]
When you’re in Michigan, it’s essential to get photographs of a few particular spots along your journey. This visual guide will give some suggestions as to locations around the state that are certainly family photo worthy… maybe for this year’s Christmas card? Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac City/St. Ignace Why you should take a photo here: The [...]
Fishing is a well-loved pastime in our country, and in Michigan, you have your choice of 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of streams, and four Great Lakes to reel in your next catch. Where should you go when you want to drop in lure, and what should you bring along? Although we can’t promise a [...]
Celebrate National Book Lover’s Day (August 9) or just the fact that you love anything Michigan with this collection of short stories, novels, and thrillers written by Michigan natives or set against the Michigan landscape. They make for some fantastic reading on your next vacation. Somewhere in Time: Author Richard Matheson wasn’t from Michigan, but [...]
Let’s say you’ve decided that you want to be an RV owner and live the RV lifestyle, whether that’s full-time or part of the year. You’ll need to more than “test drive” or find your “dream RV.” There are a lot of financial considerations to take into account as you make your way to achieving [...]
RVing grants us the opportunity to get closer to nature, especially so when we set up camp in Michigan. But even though our RVs offer endless amenities, we still find ourselves drawn to the outdoors, spending most waking hours soaking up the sun and basking in the fresh air. And while there are countless activities [...]
The fun doesn’t need to end when the sun goes down, and life doesn’t need to “slow down” as the shadows begin to creep in. Nighttime can hold some of the best camping memories, especially if you choose one of these fun-filled activities (check out these fun day-time activities, too). Watch a meteor shower. The [...]
