Distance: Less than 1 mile Walking time: 15 minutes For somebody who appreciates real quiet and solitude – the town population is fewer than 300 – but still likes being near basic amenities and within easy driving distance of other natural and manmade attractions in the Thumb Region, Port Hope is an ideal spot to [...]
Hiking is one of the common reasons people get outside and go camping in the first place. The activity is versatile, low-cost, great for the mind and body, and you can do it pretty much anywhere. These hiking trails are worth your attention in the coming season. Please note that many of these trails are [...]
Are you looking for ideas of what to do and where to go this year? Staff members at the MARVAC home office enjoy traveling through Michigan and visiting its many destinations just as much as anyone. And, they have the inside scoop. Here are six recommendations from the MARVAC staff, one for each region of [...]
Photo: Hammock camping has been available at Port Crescent State Park in Huron County for the past few years. Courtesy of Michigan Department of Natural Resources. By HEATHER JOHNSON DUROCHER Trails and resources writer and editor Michigan Department of Natural Resources Initially, Brian Dunn wasn’t so sure about designating a couple of sites [...]
Did you now that Michigan is a destination for beer? The state boasts more than 200 breweries of all sizes – and flavors. From your traditional pub atmosphere, to being housed in a former church, to a bar with a modern vibe, you can find a brew that suites you and everyone you’re camping with. [...]
Camping and RVing anywhere in Michigan is spectacular … but when you pick a site near a lake, river or stream, it becomes pure magic. Michigan has 3,000 miles of shoreline; more than Florida, more than California! Camping at a Michigan campground delivers a wide variety of water access and activities through spring, summer and [...]
