A recent National Geographic article explains and explores the thrill and uniqueness of star walking. According to the article, this is more than simply hiking at night and taking a gander at the night sky as you go along, “Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing. Rather than heading to an [...]
A few years ago we featured several recipes you could make using Michigan-made maple syrup. Maple syrup as a natural sugar can be used for breakfast toppings, candies, grilling, and salad dressing. It’s incredibly versatile and flavorful. Now that March has come around again, we can look forward to getting our hands on some of [...]
Are you getting excited? The third month of the year is “marching” along and it’ll be camping season before we know it. The change in the weather and the singing of the birds and the nearly irresistible urge to clean out the closets means spring is on the way – and our attention naturally turns [...]
Have you ever felt like getting away – by yourself? Or, maybe you don’t have a partner who’s interested in the RV camping lifestyle, or perhaps no partner at all? RVing isn’t just for workampers, vacationing families, or new retirees. Some people simply like traveling on their own, or they are looking for a new [...]
There’s been a recent surge in winter weather affected multiple states and millions of Americans. The snow and ice pummeling through the country is downright debilitating in some areas, such as Texas, where sub-zero temperatures are far from normal. This is the kind of cold Michigan is used to, but then again, our infrastructure is [...]
Celebrating annual traditions like Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, is good for the soul. Even if you can’t get together with others, you can add a little Southern spice and a whole lot of fun with these Mardi Gras-inspired dishes. We hand-selected recipes based on how easy they are to make. Some of the ingredient [...]
Driving Time: 3 hours, 53 minutes Distance: 216 miles The word “pioneer” has an almost romantic and adventurous sentiment attached to it. Pioneers were early settlers, folks who embarked on a new life into an unknown land, men and women who were strong and tough and creative. Early pioneers of the industrial age brought forth [...]
A lot of campers travel with pets, perhaps even up to 75 percent of them according to some polls. The most common pet is a dog, which isn’t surprising as dogs make great travel and trail companions – plus provide warmth on a cool night. Campers want to ensure that their pets are healthy before, [...]
How long do you think it takes to get across the state of Michigan, from bottom to top? The answer may be surprising. If you were to enter Michigan from the southwest via 94, or entered on the southeast side through 23 or 75, then it will take you 10 hours - without breaks - [...]
Michigan state parks preserve much of Michigan’s natural beauty, both for us and for generations to come. There are more than 100 parks that are managed by the Michigan DNR. A recreation passport is required to enter into Michigan state parks, which is used to preserve state forest campgrounds and pathways, and preserve historic landmarks. [...]
