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 state’s 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) Midwest Living published an article “These are the 20 Best Small Towns for a Great Lakes Vacation” 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 you’re coming from the south) to “Michigan’s Cornerstone,” the city of Monroe. Known in the early days as Frenchtown, this settlement was [...]
Driving Time: 16 hours, 28 minutes Distance: 908 miles There’s something magical about hitting the road in Michigan, where every corner reveals a bakery, farmers market, or lakeside café 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, [...]
Distance: 8 Miles Driving Time: 21 Minutes This regional tour is a blend of driving and walking, as the first stop begins a few miles north of the city of Kalamazoo, while the rest can be walked once you get into town. Kalamazoo is home to Kalamazoo College, a vibrant art scene, several museums, and [...]
Distance: 1.2 miles Walking time: 27 minutes Sault Ste. Marie is the oldest city in Michigan, founded by Jesuit priest Father Jacques Marquette, and is among the oldest cities in the United States. There is a rich, deep history here that permeates through everything. The city got wider acclaim when it became the site of [...]
Distance: 39.6 miles Travel Time: 1 hour, 9 minutes Lake Michigan, for all its beauty and serenity it has inspired, has a treacherous history. The area between Little Sable Point Lighthouse near Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington is known as the “Graveyard of Ships,” as there were more than [...]
What’s on your travel to-do list this year? There always seem to be too many places to visit and not enough time to do it all in one year. As the calendar flips to January, make it a priority to plan to scratch one or two things off the list in the next 12 months. [...]
