OKEMOS, Mich.—The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) will be celebrating the Michigan state parks centennial with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at a special event May 18, 2019, at Interlochen State Park, in the northwest area of Michigan’s lower peninsula, “Many Michiganders were introduced to camping and RVing through trips [...]
Water in the RV is essential for bathing, cooking, cleaning, and drinking. Make sure it is as clean as it can be. The cleanliness of your RV's water system and associated components is essential for the system's health as well as the health of all occupants. Sources Matter Water tank should be filled only [...]
Whether you’re a full-timer, want some beautiful plants to add a pop of color, or desire to have fresh herbs handy for when you’re cooking in the kitchen, you can still use your green thumb even when you’re RVing. What you grow depends on your objective: ornamental or useful? Regardless, here is some information for [...]
RVs are not race cars. Just looking at them tells you that much, but many drivers still take things a little too fast. An RV, whether it’s a large motorhome, a trailer, or a camper van, is larger than your average vehicle and takes time to slow down in the event of a stop sign [...]
An RV gives you access to unlimited travel, with a homey space that can be set up anywhere. You can feel the sense of freedom, but that freedom is limited. You also need to get to and from destinations safely. When it comes to motorized RVs -- Class A, Class B, Class C -- that [...]
This article gives a visual of the progress made during the construction of a coach house at an RV park. For a step-by-step guide to follow prior to construction beginning, read our sister article, "Considering a Coach House: 7 Steps." Photo 1: The concrete is poured and the plumbing is lined. [...]
Whether you just recently purchased your lot or you’re looking to make some major upgrades this season, building a coach house is a worthwhile investment. Finding information on the Internet and understanding where to even begin with this process can often be the hardest part. In this article, we break down the process step-by-step. In [...]
“Data show fishing generates $2.3 billion annually; license and equipment purchases net millions more to preserve Michigan’s great outdoors,” according to an April 1 press release by the Michigan Wildlife Council (MWC). Nearly 1.1 million people (residents and visitors) fish in Michigan each year, keeping cash registers ringing for outdoor retailers and other businesses like [...]
A hint of warmth is starting to make its appearance, and right now, a lot of people are on Spring Break to warmer, sunnier destinations. When summer finally shines on Michigan, everyone will be heading for the beach. Good thing the Great Lakes State has more than 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline, much of it [...]
