Initially founded by Go RVing, National Go RVing Day calls on the RV industry and consumers alike to celebrate the joys of RVing by heading out to their favorite outdoor destination for a weekend of RVing. Taking place during National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month, National Go RVing Day is a great opportunity to [...]
OKEMOS, MI—January 2023—The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) has made their 2023 edition of Michigan RV and Campgrounds available to the public. The annual publication features how-to articles for seasoned and first-time RVers; destination ideas for across Michigan; and a complete member listing of private campgrounds, RV dealers, and RV suppliers from [...]
Maris Brennan will join the Michigan Manufactured Housing, RV, and Campground Association (MMHRVCA) and the Self-Storage Association of Michigan (SSAM) as Membership Director on Monday, March 14th. Maris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience gains through years of events, sales, and marketing positions with the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Michigan Society [...]
OKEMOS, MI—January 2022—The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is proud to announce the publication of their 2022 edition of Michigan RV and Campgrounds. The annual 68-page directory and travel guide is a source for RVers to turn to as they set out to camp, explore, and experience Michigan. The directory listing is [...]
CONGRATULATIONS Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park MARVAC Members Leisure Systems, Inc. Award Winners Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Frankenmuth: Dan O'Connell Service Award: Recognizes franchisees who work at local, regional and national levels to improve and grow the campground industry. Camp Resort Comfort Station Award. Pinnacle Club Award: Camp-Resorts that score 95% or higher on annual [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Lindley, jlindley@mmhrvca.org , 517.449.0487 LANSING - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday the appointment of Darren Ing to the Michigan Travel Commission. Mr. Ing is the Director of the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicle & Campgrounds (MARVAC), and the President of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan (TICOM). He holds [...]
OKEMOS, MI—November 2021—Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) announced winners of their annual campground awards during their Baton Rouge, Louisiana, convention this past week. The winners are based on surveys from campers following their stay as well as an annual on-site quality inspection of the campgrounds. The awards include the KOA President’s Award, which is presented [...]
OKEMOS, MI—June 2021—As the number of vaccinated people rise and masks come off, RV dealers and campground owners are looking forward to a new season of fun in the summer sun, reports the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC). “When people go RVing and camping, in addition to getting fresh air, exercise, rest [...]
OKEMOS, MI—May 2021—As one of the oldest state associations, the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) has been connecting camping and RV enthusiasts with Michigan-based dealers, suppliers and campgrounds for 80 years. “We weren’t there when Henry Ford and Thomas Edison took their glamping vacations in 1914 and introduced the idea of car [...]
OKEMOS, MI—October 2020—For many members of the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds, (MARVAC) the COVID pandemic has brought some surprising effects: full campgrounds and not an extra RV in sight. “The COVID pandemic created quite an interest in camping and travelling by RV in people who might not have consider vacationing that way,” [...]
