Before every season we dream about where we’ll go, what we’ll see, and what we’ll do. Then the season begins, and we turn our attention to fulfilling our dreams with the plans we’ve made – and sometimes fulfilling dreams spontaneously. As the high camping season starts to come to a close, our minds shift again [...]
Memorial Day to Labor Day is considered the “high season” when it comes to RV travel and camping. It’s easy to see why when it comes to Michigan: beautiful scenery, endless beaches, and fresh water to swim in, not to mention the plethora of activities that can be enjoyed when the weather is warm. Whole [...]
There are several parks and lakeshores in Michigan that are managed by the National Park Service. In the Upper Peninsula you’ll find Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw National Historic Park, North Country National Scenic Trail, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. In the Lower Peninsula, the Park Service manages the River Raisin National Battlefield Park near [...]
Time: 26 minutes, driving Mileage: 7.4 miles Sometimes, it’s nice to simply explore and get to know one area rather than hopping to and fro and getting only a taste of each place. Ann Arbor is a town worth relishing, and there is plenty to do within the city limits as well as the immediate [...]
Lake Superior 1. Crisp Point Beach, Newberry On the eastern half of the Upper Peninsula, Crisp Point Beach is a mere 37 miles north of the town of Newberry (the “Official Moose Capital of Michigan”). Unlike many Lake Superior beaches, this one is very sandy, stretching for miles along the shoreline. You may still be able [...]
We all have those trips on our “bucket list” that we want to take before a certain point in life – before we’re too old, before the kids are grown. Whatever the reason you’re feeling drawn to these areas and want to embark on a trip to see them, these “once-in-a-lifetime” trips are what we’ll [...]
To have a roaring good time on a day (#nationaldinosaurday) that celebrates the wonder and mystery of dinosaurs, you have your choice of attractions to visit in Michigan. We’ll help you discover where to go. Dinosaur Gardens, Ossineke If you love dinosaurs and getting a better idea of their true size in the flesh, then [...]
If you’re one of the millions of new households who has embraced RV ownership, travel, and camping, then you’re in good company. Although an RV, whether it’s motorized or towed, can help you simplify your travel and your life overall, there is much to learn about it: driving, towing, packing, setting up camp. It’s a [...]
According to the Michigan History Center, “Heritage trails connect people with the natural and cultural heritage of the landscape they are passing through…. For communities, heritage trail development can ignite pride, inspire learning, and promote preservation.” That’s exactly what they do, not to mention all the benefits trail-goers experience: connection to history, get some exercise, [...]
Part 1: Southwest Lower Michigan Mileage: 122 miles Time to travel: 2 hours, 29 minutes West Michigan has been a favorite summer destination, especially for Chicagoans, for more than 100 years. Beachside living was ideal compared to the hot, smelly city streets. They would head north, stopping all along the coast, basking in the freshwater [...]
