OKEMOS, MI—October 2020—For many members of the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds, (MARVAC) the COVID pandemic has brought some surprising effects: full campgrounds and not an extra RV in sight. “The COVID pandemic created quite an interest in camping and travelling by RV in people who might not have consider vacationing that way,” [...]
“Where was this when I was young?” This was said by an older relative who lives in a part of the country that is also home to two of our nation’s great parks: Grand Teton and Yellowstone. He’s noticed a lot more RVs making the trek through… and lots more families. He isn’t the only [...]
It’s well-known that Michigan has a lot of natural beauty as well as quite a history when it comes to logging, transportation, and mining. When it comes to natural beauty, you have your choice of sand dunes, beaches, rivers, valleys, fields… and splendid forests where the trees have seen more winters than any of us [...]
A popular choice of RV is the well-known fifth-wheel travel trailer. It has some of the most diverse layouts and practical storage than other types of towable RVs. If you are considering purchasing and owning a fifth-wheel, it's important to know the pros and cons. Pros You can easily distinguish a fifth-wheel travel trailer by [...]
Sporting events are looking quite a bit different this year. There aren’t stands full of excited fans. The crowd is limited to, in the case of the NFL, friends and family members or even simply cardboard cutouts. Many colleges have prohibited tailgating around the stadiums and have either decided to not allow fans at all [...]
Road trip music. Workout music. Party music. Campfire music. Suffice it to say, music permeates many aspects and occasions we experience through life. Music gets us pumped up, sets a mood, and helps us pass the time when the journey would otherwise be monotonous. We’re sure you have some favorite tunes that you like to [...]
When the rain and snow hit the Mitten, you’ll undoubtedly be using your brakes more often as you navigate the roadways. Larger motorized RVs typically use air brakes or a component called a hydro boost (hydraulic pressure). If you have a towable RV, then you have two sets of your typical brakes to watch and [...]
Presque Isle Waterfall Loop, Manabezho Falls, Porcupine Mountains Manabezho Falls is located in the gorgeous Porcupine Mountain National Park, one of the top destinations in the state of Michigan. It’s the largest waterfall that falls 25 feet and situated on the last mile of the Presque Isle River. If you take the 2.3-mile loop is [...]
Fluttering leaves. Frosty mornings. Sunny but cool afternoons. Geese flying south for the winter. Autumn brings about fresh weather and an appetite for comfort food. We can’t seem to help wanting to make foodstuffs that are warm, hearty, saucy, and spicy. If you go fall camping, then you get to experience quieter campsites, a different [...]
The Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Michigan get most of the credit when it comes to fall foliage and taking scenic drives. The metropolitan areas don’t get a lot of recognition, yet the city architects took Michigan’s natural beauty into consideration – and you’ll really appreciate it when fall rolls around. From mid- to late [...]
