If youâre one of the millions of new households who has embraced RV ownership, travel, and camping, then youâre in good company. Although an RV, whether itâs 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. Itâs a [...]
According to the Michigan History Center, âHeritage trails connect people with the natural and cultural heritage of the landscape they are passing throughâŚ. For communities, heritage trail development can ignite pride, inspire learning, and promote preservation.â Thatâs 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 [...]
When spring comes along, the forest awakens with the sights and sounds of the season. Included in those sights are various wild creatures, making outdoor activities that much more intriguing. For some campers, wildlife is exactly what they are hoping to see â and why they are there in the first place. There are a [...]
Roadschooling, nomadic education in other words, has blossomed the past several years as remote work better enables working parents to travel more accessibly. An RV helps to make that possible, as everything you need is at the ready when you need it. The beauty of roadschooling is that students get to experience history, art, culture, [...]
One of the beautiful things about an RV is that you can use it throughout the year. Yes, even in winter, if you make appropriate plans. You may choose to get your RV out of storage early (if you havenât already been using it for winter camping) and use it to travel to a warmer [...]
When wintertime hits, tourism takes a little slowdown. Although there are exceptions across the state of Michigan, such as travelers flock north for skiing and other winter pursuits, or into the cities to experience museums and culture, much of the stateâs most popular attractions see fewer crowds. That means itâs a great time to visit [...]
When it comes to wintertime in Michigan, you wonât be at a loss to find a fun activity, especially in the outdoors. From downhill skiing to sledding to snowshoeing, you can enjoy the cold and snow of a beautiful winter wonderland. Another fun and family friendly activity is ice skating. Even with limited experience, ice [...]
Saginaw Bay has been a settlement for centuries, starting with indigenous people and then European settlers, who both appreciated the area for its access to water, pristine beauty, and abundant resources. This driving tour begins on the southeast side of the bay just past the crook of the thumb and curves west and north along [...]
Before the start of every summer, we have already created a bucket list or wish list of what we want to see and do over the course of the next three months. We can enthusiastically make a bucket list for winter, too. In fact, think of it as a challenge. And it will be a [...]
