For many campers, Memorial Day Weekend will include at least one potluck or barbeque – especially if you’re celebrating at an RV park! And I’m sure we can all guess what dishes will be served. So this year, let’s change it up a bit! Instead of grilling up a traditional hamburger, why not bring [...]
It’s a fact of life that when you go camping, you’re going to run into some pests. Some unlucky RV owners experience frustration with pests when their unit comes out of storage. Taking care of pests and knowing how to prevent them ensures a better experience for campers and a longer life for your RV. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
