Hiking is an easy activity for families because it doesn’t require a lot of gear and can be done at any pace. You share a lot of the experience, which is a powerful way to bond, but your kids may have additional, unique experiences based on their age and abilities. A two-year-old wouldn’t wade up [...]
Beachcombing can be a relaxing, pleasant pastime. Kids can simply bring their buckets and shovels and spend hours along the shore finding treasures… and it’s just as fun for the adults, too. No phone. No itineraries. Just fresh water stretched out before you. When you visit Michigan in the summer, you can’t help but to [...]
What would camping be without bringing a bike along? For kids, bikes offer the freedom to roam the campground and grab an ice cream bar at the main office. For adults, they offer easy transportation and exercise. But bikes can be used for more than just pedaling around the campground. Michigan is home to the [...]
A hint of warmth is starting to make its appearance, and right now, a lot of people are on Spring Break to warmer, sunnier destinations. When summer finally shines on Michigan, everyone will be heading for the beach. Good thing the Great Lakes State has more than 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline, much of it [...]
Spring brings out the DIYer in all of us. When the landscape changes from white and grey to a rainbow of color, you can’t help but start thinking about what you can do to change up the interior of your RV. Are your fingers itching yet? Your mind mulling over ideas and color schemes? Put [...]
Is a friend's birthday coming up? Maybe you want to get something special for your spouse, whether it's for an occasion or "just because." And if that person likes to go camping, all the better. Campers, for as lightly as they pack, enjoy anything that can be used on their camping excursions - as long [...]
Every week, MARVAC posts original articles about RVing and camping in the beautiful state of Michigan. These articles are shared on our Facebook page and Twitter feed, but they are also permanently available on our website in the News section. We hope you have enjoyed the information we’ve offered in 2018, everything from camping recipes [...]
January 5: Winter Trails Day, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville If you’ve ever wanted to try out snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, or wish to introduce your kids to either of those sports, then head to Crsyatl Mountain for a free two-hour pass to try one or both on your own. Rentals are available and trail head clinics [...]
The Lower Peninsula is most well-known for its Petoskey stones, and the Upper Peninsula is known for its agate. Agate is a semi-precious gemstone formed when water vapor and carbon dioxide became trapped in solidified lava thousands of years ago - and it can be found along the shores of Lake Superior. The best stretch? [...]
Does the campground you’re at not have any plans, or you just want to do a simple get-together with your neighbors on your own? These six, kid-friendly ideas are perfect for a last-minute celebration. Trick-or-Treat If you’re in a campground with lots of kids, then ask other sites along your lane whether they would be [...]
