Youâve decided to purchase an RV! An RV is a significant investment, a purchase to be considered carefully. Once you have decided on a unit, you are no-doubt excited about receiving your new unit. Of course, the expectation is that the RV will be ready to go â in appearance as well as in function. [...]
Lake Superior 1.    Crisp Point Beach, Newberry On the eastern half of the Upper Peninsula, Crisp Point Beach is a mere 37 miles north of the town of Newberry (the âOfficial Moose Capital of Michiganâ). Unlike many Lake Superior beaches, this one is very sandy, stretching for miles along the shoreline. You may still be able [...]
Michigan is most known for its being surrounded by some of the largest freshwater bodies in the world. That water beckons us to come play â and there is no shortage of options when it comes to playtime on the water. You can go swimming or take up a fishing pole. You could go on [...]
As with most things in life, itâs never âone and done.â You donât 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 donât simply buy a vehicle or tractor and never change the oil or add [...]
We all have those trips on our âbucket listâ that we want to take before a certain point in life â before weâre too old, before the kids are grown. Whatever the reason youâre feeling drawn to these areas and want to embark on a trip to see them, these âonce-in-a-lifetimeâ trips are what weâll [...]
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. Weâll 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 structureâs longevity. Itâs not just the weight of the RV itself. Itâs 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 youâre one of the millions of new households who has embraced RV ownership, travel, and camping, then youâre in good company. Although an RV, whether itâs 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. Itâs 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. Â Strawberry Lemonade Slushie â 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, âHeritage trails connect people with the natural and cultural heritage of the landscape they are passing throughâŚ. For communities, heritage trail development can ignite pride, inspire learning, and promote preservation.â Thatâs exactly what they do, not to mention all the benefits trail-goers experience: connection to history, get some exercise, [...]
