Biking is routinely ranked as one of the top activities for campers because of a bike’s ease of use, fitness capability, and its capacity to be a mode of alternative transportation. How do you travel with bikes and an RV? What about kids and pets? Bike security? We discuss some of these important details in [...]
It pretty much goes without saying that life has changed drastically over the past few months. Even when restrictions get lifted and people can interact more like we’re used to, we’re still likely months or even years away from feeling “safe” from this particular disease. That’s why RVing may be just the right way to [...]
With so much water, whether it’s a small lake, a big lake, or a river, there are bound to be lots of bridges. These are some favorite iconic bridges in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Distance: 294 miles Time: 5 hours, 17 minutes Mackinac Bridge Mackinac Bridge, St. Ignace A driving tour that’s all about [...]
“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.”—Mary Davis This poignant description seems to strike the core of those of us who love being outside. Now with the coronavirus, when so much of our professional and social lives have been put on hold, the outdoors has turned into a refuge for many. Before, Mother Nature [...]
One of the challenges of camping in or living in an RV for an extended period of time, whether it’s motorized or towed, is keeping up with the laundry. You want to keep clothes smelling fresh and looking great, which is not only important for your person, but for your RV’s interior aroma as well. [...]
A bag of pretzels is a popular snack to have handy at the campsite, especially for families with children. Just drop a handful into a snack bag and you have a delicious treat when at the beach or at the campsite. Although a great snack, plain pretzels can get just plain boring. So mix it [...]
Looking for something to do in at the crook of Michigan’s hand? The Pere Marquette Rail Trail is a paved, flat trail that runs 30 miles between Midland and Clare. This well-maintained trail follows the original route of the Flint & Pere Marquette railroad that catered to, what else, logging. The idle railway was converted [...]
Whether it’s taking walks, scaling dunes, biking rail trails, taking a dip in a lake, or kayaking along one of Michigan’s pristine rivers, the average RVer is likely fairly active since they are “outdoorsy.” Being outside and partaking in physical activities, whether they are strenuous or not, are good for the heart, body, and mind. [...]
When you’re traveling in or pulling an RV and away from home, you want to make sure you have all the proper paperwork and identification organized and available. What documents should you have, or have access to, should the need arise? For vehicles (motorized RVs, towable RVs, toads, and tow vehicles): Vehicle registration, insurance, and [...]
When you can’t go out to do the things you normally like to do in a social setting, you find time to complete some tasks that you might otherwise put off or try to “squeeze in.” You can return to simple pleasures, such as spending more time together with those in your home. Here are [...]
