As with most things in life, itās never āone and done.ā You donāt just buy a house and spend the next 20 years ignoring the lawn or not changing burned out lightbulbs or leaving a toilet that's overflowed to fester. You donāt simply buy a vehicle or tractor and never change the oil or add [...]
We all have those trips on our ābucket listā that we want to take before a certain point in life ā before weāre too old, before the kids are grown. Whatever the reason youāre feeling drawn to these areas and want to embark on a trip to see them, these āonce-in-a-lifetimeā trips are what weāll [...]
To have a roaring good time on a day (#nationaldinosaurday) that celebrates the wonder and mystery of dinosaurs, you have your choice of attractions to visit in Michigan. Weāll help you discover where to go. Dinosaur Gardens, Ossineke If you love dinosaurs and getting a better idea of their true size in the flesh, then [...]
Weight has a lot to do with RV safety, not to mention the structureās longevity. Itās not just the weight of the RV itself. Itās how much stuff you bring, how much liquid you have, how many passengers are coming along, and how that all impacts your tow vehicle (if you are towing) and driving [...]
If youāre one of the millions of new households who has embraced RV ownership, travel, and camping, then youāre in good company. Although an RV, whether itās motorized or towed, can help you simplify your travel and your life overall, there is much to learn about it: driving, towing, packing, setting up camp. Itās a [...]
There are few things synonymous with summer than lemonade. Check out these four recipes, a couple for kids, a couple for adults, that you can make at the campsite this season. Ā Strawberry Lemonade Slushie ā Courtesy of Bless This Mess This particular lemonade recipe requires some special equipment that you may not already have [...]
According to the Michigan History Center, āHeritage trails connect people with the natural and cultural heritage of the landscape they are passing throughā¦. For communities, heritage trail development can ignite pride, inspire learning, and promote preservation.ā Thatās exactly what they do, not to mention all the benefits trail-goers experience: connection to history, get some exercise, [...]
When it comes to motorhomes, a favorite for many is a Class C motorhome. They are smaller than large Class A motorhomes, contain a driving compartment, and seem to welcome spontaneous camping trips because of their ease of use and overall ease of mobility. Letās discuss Class C motorhomes more at length. Ā How is [...]
According to the 2021 North American Camper Report, when asked about what they like to do while camping, 52% of campers responded that they like to go fishing ā the most popular recreational activity. Hiking/backpacking came in second, followed by biking and canoeing/kayaking. And with the number of households in the United States who go [...]
Part 1: Southwest Lower Michigan Mileage: 122 miles Time to travel: 2 hours, 29 minutes West Michigan has been a favorite summer destination, especially for Chicagoans, for more than 100 years. Beachside living was ideal compared to the hot, smelly city streets. They would head north, stopping all along the coast, basking in the freshwater [...]
