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 [...]
In a previous article, we gave nine of the best spots to picnic in northern and southern Michigan as well as Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This article continues with six more spots to have a picnic, whether it's for a romantic outing, family fun, or simply because curiosity got the better of you and you need to see [...]
Picnicking has been a tradition for centuries in many forms, primarily by the wealthy and elite, such as after a hunting expedition or a fox hunt. Picnics back then used to be extravagant affairs, with wine and gourmet victuals set upon fine china. Thankfully, picnics have become more casual since then. “Going on a picnic” [...]
It’s summer. The days are long but time runs by too quickly anyway. It’s easy for the days to get full as we work busily on our outdoor chores or prepare for our next camping expedition. So take a moment to stop. Think. What would you really like to see this summer? What would you [...]
Driving a big rig down some of these quaint small town streets can be a challenge, if downright impossible. Take the toad or choose to park on a side street or grocery store parking lot so that you can walk into town. Driving Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Distance: 85.3 miles #1: Hillsdale The [...]
Northeast Michigan has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the state, and you don’t need to compete with lots of people to appreciate it. This driving tour doesn’t take you along a long stretch of Lake Huron’s coastline, but you’ll be able to enjoy its sparkling splendor from the road, from the beach, and [...]
Northwest Lower Michigan is well-known for its scenic beauty, especially in the fall. That’s why it’s been such a popular destination for families for generations. What better way to see all region has to offer than by getting in your RV or toad and traveling to some selected destinations? This driving tour begins near Ludington [...]
If you have a natural curiosity about the natural world and the animals that live in it, then add a visit to a Michigan zoo to your list. They have both exotic and native species that you can see up close and personal – even feed. Zoos are wonderful destinations to bring the kids, plus [...]
Sometimes, Mother Nature just doesn’t cooperate and you need to keep the family indoors. And sometimes, an indoor experience might be just what the doctor ordered. There’s no better place to spend time than in the southeast region of Michigan, the historic and cultural center of the state. If you’re more of a hands-on person, [...]
