What’s on your travel to-do list this year? There always seem to be too many places to visit and not enough time to do it all in one year. As the calendar flips to January, make it a priority to plan to scratch one or two things off the list in the next 12 months. [...]
Convenience. Flexibility. Affordability. Freedom. For these reasons and more, RVing has been an attractive way to travel for millions of Americans. Some people choose to live in RVs full-time or seasonally, varying their location by the calendar or by knocking trips off their Bucket List. Yes, RVs offer a lot. And RV manufacturers design and [...]
Walking Time: Varies Distance: Varies Mackinac Island has been widely acclaimed in the national media in the past couple years, increasing its popularity including for Viking Cruise Ships, which make it a stop on its Great Lakes cruises. But before everybody knew about this beautiful place, many Michiganders already held it in a special place [...]
Josh the RV Nerd over at Bish’s RV in Coldwater, Michigan, has a lot to say about RVs, especially if you are wondering about RV construction. This was one of the seminar topics at the 35th Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show (fall 2024), featuring Josh as the presenter. There are generally two methods used [...]
There’s a new term floating around the camping industry: (Re)Creation Vacation. This is just a fancy way of saying people want to return to places where they already have made good memories. It’s interesting to wonder why this so-called trend is growing. This article will explore that – and the reasons all tie together. [...]
A change in the seasons means making changes to the menu. Hot weather days are out (generally) and cool days are back in style. Our tastebuds yearn for comfort food and flavors full of autumn spices. These three recipes are easy to make at the campsite after completing your fall hikes (speaking of which, here [...]
In the first part of our RVing as a Retirement Plan article, we talked about how to get started with RVing, from picking out and trying out an RV to managing finances to what to expect when it comes to budgeting in this lifestyle. In this article, we will approach some other common questions people [...]
It’s an American Dream. To travel off into the sunset in an RV, to see the country, to leave schedules and mundane tasks behind, to seek adventure. Although RVing has plenty of those perks, there is the practical and realistic side of things as well. That shouldn’t deter you from taking on RVing in retirement. [...]
Photo: Roberto - stock.adobe.com. Marshall, Michigan, USA - October 21, 2021: The business district on Michigan Avenue Distance: 1.6 miles Walking time: 36 minutes This walking tour will take you past some historic structures and sights as well as some unique museums within this beautiful little Michigan town. The town’s website has several well-organized and [...]
We spoke with two MARVAC dealer members about how, when, and why RVers look to make a switch with their RVs, whether it’s upgrading or downsizing. Our featured members are Chase Haylett, Haylett Trailers, Coldwater; and Jeff Korpal, Tri City RV, Bay City. How frequently do folks make changes as to which RV they own? [...]
