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 [...]

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 [...]

Michigan is home to thousands of miles of public roads and trails, many of which connect to one another so that you can really get a tour of the state’s wilderness. Most trails are in the Northwest and Northeast regions, and the Upper Peninsula. But there are some in the southern half of the state [...]

Siblings, whether we like it or not, are there for the long haul. RV camping offers families, especially brothers and sisters, a special opportunity to grow and bond. It’s not just the close quarters of an RV – which can sometimes spell trouble – it’s something more. Here are five ways camping in an RV [...]

It’s that time of the year again. The first day of spring has come and gone. The snow has melted, the ground is heating up, and the landscape is slowly changing from burnt brown to prosperous green. And Michiganders are beginning to exchange indoor time for outdoor activities. As April showers will bring May flowers, [...]