“Where was this when I was young?” This was said by an older relative who lives in a part of the country that is also home to two of our nation’s great parks: Grand Teton and Yellowstone. He’s noticed a lot more RVs making the trek through… and lots more families. He isn’t the only [...]
It’s well-known that Michigan has a lot of natural beauty as well as quite a history when it comes to logging, transportation, and mining. When it comes to natural beauty, you have your choice of sand dunes, beaches, rivers, valleys, fields… and splendid forests where the trees have seen more winters than any of us [...]
Presque Isle Waterfall Loop, Manabezho Falls, Porcupine Mountains Manabezho Falls is located in the gorgeous Porcupine Mountain National Park, one of the top destinations in the state of Michigan. It’s the largest waterfall that falls 25 feet and situated on the last mile of the Presque Isle River. If you take the 2.3-mile loop is [...]
The Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Michigan get most of the credit when it comes to fall foliage and taking scenic drives. The metropolitan areas don’t get a lot of recognition, yet the city architects took Michigan’s natural beauty into consideration – and you’ll really appreciate it when fall rolls around. From mid- to late [...]
The warm summer days are making way to autumn days. You can feel it in the air, the crispness. You can see it in the trees, the muted colors as the leaves start their transformation from green to red, orange, or yellow. Although it’s always a little sad to see another summer end, it’s always [...]
In the blink of an eye, another summer has come and gone. The outdoors, which is commonly a sanctum for thousands during these warmer months, has become even more of a refuge during this time of pandemic. When you’re outside and among natural beauty, we can forget what’s going on in the world and instead [...]
Explore the Mitten State, even with young kids in tow. This region-by-region list offers some ideas of what RVing families with young children can enjoy and experience during a trip to Michigan. Upper Peninsula An engineering marvel and essential for the movement of ships, tugboats, barges, tall ships, cruise ships, and freighters from and [...]
Being outside and enjoying the beauty of the state’s diverse landscape and waterways is the best part of camping in Michigan. Whether it’s by walking, riding, or paddling, there’s something that will pique the interest of every nature lover and outdoor enthusiast. Northwest Whether you tube, kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, the Platte River in [...]
There is history and culture that can be experienced outdoors across west Michigan. This driving tour stretches from southwest Michigan to the Mackinac Bridge and stops at some of the most popular destinations along the way. Distance: 332 miles Time: 6 hours, 1 minute Windmill Island, Holland Website: www.cityofholland.com/471/Windmill-Island-Gardens You’ll feel like you’re in [...]
With so much water, whether it’s a small lake, a big lake, or a river, there are bound to be lots of bridges. These are some favorite iconic bridges in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Distance: 294 miles Time: 5 hours, 17 minutes Mackinac Bridge Mackinac Bridge, St. Ignace A driving tour that’s all about [...]
