Memorial Day kicks off the “unofficial” start to summer, and that means there are going to be a lot of campers whipping up meals and treats at the campsite. These four patriotic-inspired recipes are low fuss and low mess while being high in taste and visual appeal. Patriotic Charcuterie Board from Hostess at [...]
Driving time: 10 hours, 44 minutes Distance: 645 miles Route: Detroit – Dearborn – Ann Arbor – East Lansing – Lansing – Kalamazoo – Grand Rapids – Mackinac City – Mackinac Island – Marquette Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a presidential tour of the Mitten State. On this unique road trip, you’ll visit several locations [...]
Driving Time The Tahquamenon Falls Scenic Byway (M-123) is 63 miles long across part of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The byway starts and ends at M-28, heading north, then across to the east to the Lake Superior shoreline, then back south to the M-28 highway. Most folks begin their exploration in the town of Newberry. [...]
You don’t need alcohol to have a good time, but you do need something to celebrate the change of seasons. Springtime’s sunshine and burst of colors are the inspiration behind these mocktails, which are easy to make at the campsite, refreshing any day of the year, and add a little variety to your drink menu. [...]
Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State, thanks to the large freshwater bodies surrounding it. Water is the most well-known and precious resource, as well as the largest attraction and source of refreshment when summer rolls around. But all that sand and the state’s prehistoric past means it’s also home to the largest collection [...]
Like many states, Michigan has a proud Irish heritage, with many immigrants arriving from the Emerald Isle during the Potato Famine years. According to an article on michiganpublic.org, many Irish immigrants moved into Michigan for a little more breathing room from the heavily populated East Coast cities. Detroit was already bustling with trade and had [...]
When you own an RV, you’re in a perpetual state of planning. If you aren’t camping, you’re planning to camp. If you are camping, you’re planning your activities. If you’re out at activities, you’re planning for the upcoming meal. Planning for some may seem overwhelming or take the spontaneity out of life, but it’s careful [...]
Whether you’re planning a three-day weekend up north, a two-week trip cross country, or preparing for another year at your seasonal site, your safe and thorough enjoyment of each and every RVing experience is the industry’s unrelenting focus. The Michigan Association of RVs and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is the embodiment of that focus – arming you [...]
Driving time: 1 hour, 5 minutes Mileage: 40 miles The Tunnel of Trees is renowned for its beauty, especially for fall color tours. However, the two-lane road, M-119 is also known as the Heritage Route. This driving tour takes you along this route not only to witness the majestic beaty of the area, but to [...]
Camping is an attractive, economical way for families to spend time together, see new places, and spend more time outdoors. In this busy, digital world, more parents are realizing that their kids need time away from those distractions and reset their focus by spending more time in and around nature. According to Psychology Today, as [...]
