OKEMOS, Mich.—The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is pleased to announce two of its members—Petoskey RV Resort, Petoskey and Indigo Bluffs RV Park & Resort, Empire—were included in a comparative list of the 75 top RV resorts in America with the most amenities, compiled by msn.com. “These designations as top RV resorts [...]
OKEMOS, Mich.—Campground and RV dealership members of The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) are ready to kick start the summer vacation season in Michigan. “Many people are ready to return to normal and to relax after a stressful spring. Selecting a campground to visit, or planning an RV trip, is just one [...]
Rainy days don’t need to get you down. They can be a chance to slow down, to take it easy, to try something new or different… and to have a little fun. Be a Puddle-Jumper No, not across the “pond.” Enjoy the rain showers more directly. As long as it’s not thunder and lightning, [...]
Upper Peninsula Want something off the beaten path? The southern Garden Peninsula, as it’s so known, is a land mass that juts out into Lake Michigan to form Big and Little Bays de Noc. In August and September, the cedar trees around Peninsula Point Lighthouse Park between the bays is a popular stopover for thousands [...]
A folding camping trailer, also commonly known as a pop up or pop up camper, is a popular choice for individuals and families who like the combination soft side/hard side construction, the ability to trailer a low-profile RV on the road, compact functionality, affordability, and space for up to eight people. Should I store my [...]
Let’s say you’re coming back across the Mackinac Bridge from the Upper Peninsula, but you don’t want to go home just yet. Taking I-75 would be too easy, too straight a path, and too fast. Take U.S. 23 and other coastal highways instead to experience Michigan’s Sunrise Side and its enchanting small towns. We’ll include [...]
Trolling along on a big lake, casting a line off a dock or pier, spending an afternoon knee-deep in a stream with a rod in hand… fishing tends to conjure up memories of quiet days and exhilarating catches for recreational anglers – and dreams of such for neophytes. There are fishing guides who can recommend [...]
It's finally happened. Your days are your own. No more waking up to get to the office. You're retired. What will you do with your new-found freedom? Take to the road, of course! Many people find the idea of living in or traveling in an RV appealing. You get to stay where you want, explore [...]
The air temperature is often scalding in the summertime, reaching 90 degrees and above. Add humidity, as is often the case in Michigan thanks to the abundance of moisture from the lakes, and you’ve got a stifling combination that can make camping and RVing nearly unbearable. It’s important to keep the inside of the RV [...]
Explore the Mitten State, even with young kids in tow. This region-by-region list offers some ideas of what RVing families with young children can enjoy and experience during a trip to Michigan. Upper Peninsula An engineering marvel and essential for the movement of ships, tugboats, barges, tall ships, cruise ships, and freighters from and [...]
