Distance: 36 miles (driving) Travel Time: 57 minutes (driving) If youâve ever heard of a Coney Dog, then you probably havenât heard of Jackson, Michigan. Detroit gets the credit for being the birthplace of this particular creation; however, Jackson historians place the birth of the Coney Dog to their very city three years before Detroit [...]
Snowbirding, like RVing, is a lifestyle. Itâs not a vacation; rather, itâs a temporary relocation to a warmer climate. âSnowbirdsâ are people who live in northern parts of the country and choose to âfly southâ where it is warm and sunny. Florida, Texas, and Arizona are popular locations for snowbirds to gather. Will you be [...]
Donât wait until the flowers begin to bloom or the lakes start beckoning you to take a dip. Autumn and winter are ideal times to undergo trip planning for next year. We always have a running list, right? And we never seem to get to them all. However, we wouldnât be RVers without a little [...]
Last month, we wrote about three fall itineraries for the Upper Peninsula and northern portion of the state (Read Part 1). Fall is an enchanting time to visit this lovely state, so take advantage of all the sights and flavors that can be found here as the leaves make their seasonal transformation. Southwest Michigan: Fruit [...]
Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Great Lakes State. The various bodies of water take on a different appeal when Mother Nature adorns herself in red, yellow, and orange. These three regional itineraries for the Upper Peninsula, Northwest Michigan, and Northeast Michigan will help you and your RV make the most out of [...]
Celebrate harvest season, fall colors, and spooky nights during late season camping. Many MARVAC member campgrounds* host themed weekends or put on special events to cap off the season. Some events take place in September while others continue on into late October. Descriptions are taken from the individual campground and RV resort websites when available. [...]
Mileage: 14.8 miles Driving Time: 25 minutes Tucked in the corner of the stateâs little finger is an otherworldly place surrounded by natural beauty and Native American legend. The area in and around Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is nothing short of incredible, and the quaint towns that sprung up around it are truly charming. [...]
Distance: 445 miles Driving Time: 8 hours, 40 minutes (plus a ferry ride to and from the island) Â Midwest Living published an article âThese are the 20 Best Small Towns for a Great Lakes Vacationâ in June 2025. Not surprisingly, a dozen of those destinations were located in Michigan. This road trip takes you [...]
Distance: 7.6 miles Walking time: 2 hours, 47 minutes Driving time: 19 minutes If you love history, then drive approximately 40 miles south of metro Detroit (or just over the Ohio border if youâre coming from the south) to âMichiganâs Cornerstone,â the city of Monroe. Known in the early days as Frenchtown, this settlement was [...]
Driving Time: 16 hours, 28 minutes Distance: 908 miles Thereâs something magical about hitting the road in Michigan, where every corner reveals a bakery, farmers market, or lakeside cafĂ© serving up fresh, local flavors. For many campers, food is an essential part of the experience. In fact, food tourism is a top priority for campers, [...]
