When people buy an RV, they usually think they’ll save money by staying at campgrounds and avoiding hotels. They can also cook their own meals without eating out a lot. But the reality is, the RV lifestyle has gotten more expensive. Some RV resorts can cost just as much as staying at luxury hotels. Plus, […]
7 Best Munising, Michigan Campgrounds for Camping Near Pictured Rocks
Michigan is a vast and varied state. From the coastline to the bustling inland cities, there’s much for travelers to see and do. We’ll look at seven of the best Munising, MI, campgrounds close to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We’ll also help you become more familiar with Munising as a city and see what it […]
What’s at the Bottom of Lake Superior?
The bottom of Lake Superior seems like something out of a science fiction film. Lake Superior is the largest lake in the world and holds 10% of all earth’s surface freshwater. That’s right 1 in 10 drops of freshwater belongs to lake superior. Being so large the bottom of this Great Lake holds many secrets. […]
5 Best Petoskey, Michigan, Campgrounds and RV Parks
Are you planning an RV trip to Northern Michigan? If so, plan to spend some time in the city of Petoskey. It’s got all the small-town charm you could ask for and some great options for camping. We’ve found five Petoskey, Michigan, campgrounds that we think you should check out. Let’s get started and see […]
9 Best Traverse City Campgrounds for Visiting Northwest Michigan
Are you looking for options for Traverse City campgrounds to visit in northwestern Michigan? Traverse City is one of the top five foodiest small towns in America and minutes from the most beautiful place in America. And we want to help plan your trip by gathering a list of the top Traverse City campgrounds. Let’s […]
Top 10 Beaches in Michigan You Must Visit
With more than 3,000 miles of shoreline, there’s no shortage of beaches in Michigan. Millions of Midwesterners have their own go-to places for rest, relaxation, and recreational pursuits on the water there. These beaches are not all flat stretches of white sand, either. Many of them have towering dunes and bluffs and are just steps […]
9 Best Campgrounds in Upper Michigan State Parks
Upper Michigan State Parks are fantastic places to visit any time of the year. However, you can’t beat summer or fall in the Upper Peninsula (U.P.). Not only is the U.P. gorgeous, but it’s also much less crowded than other locations. Keep reading for the best places to camp on your trip to the U.P. […]
How to Find Great Dispersed Camping in Michigan
If you’ve never tried your hand at dispersed camping, Michigan is a great place to start. Michigan is one of the top locations in the world for outdoor enthusiasts. The waterfalls, the dunes, the 11,000 inland lakes, and the 19 million acres of forest–what’s not to love? Explore the Great Lakes State through dispersed camping! […]
10 Great Places to Go Beach Camping in Michigan
When you go beach camping in Michigan, you’ll find some of the best sandy shorelines in the U.S. You heard right–golden sand beaches in the Midwest! Keep reading to learn more about these wonders and how to camp near them. Planning a Camping Trip to Michigan’s Beaches Michigan has 3,288 miles of freshwater coastline, which […]
What Are The Best National Parks In Michigan?
Michigan is a land of wonder. From the beautiful shorelines in the Upper Peninsula to the quaint beach towns of Southern Michigan, it’s an outdoor haven. But did you know that many of the state’s wonders belong to our nation’s parks? Let’s look more closely at some of the best national parks in Michigan. How […]
The Complete Guide to Camping in the Upper Peninsula
Camping in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan puts you up close and personal with nature. Lakes, rivers, forests, and wildlife abound in “da U.P., eh?” (Bordering Canada, you’ll hear a lot of “ehs” in the Upper Peninsula!) The peninsula’s vast landmass features minimal population and towns, making camping one of the best ways to stay […]
Top 10 Campgrounds Near Torch Lake in Michigan
Torch Lake is in Northern Michigan, but you’d think it’s a Caribbean beach. If you’re in the area, you’ll want to spend at least a weekend or more experiencing this beautiful lake. To help you do so, we want to share with you 10 campgrounds near Torch Lake. About Torch Lake in Michigan Torch Lake […]
Yooper Time! – Houghton, MI
Travel Stage: After Pictured Rocks, before going WestDate Range: June 19 – July 10, 2016Summary: We made it back to Cait’s hometown for Father’s Day! We stay for 3 weeks and during that time we soak up the summer fun the Keweenaw Peninsula has to offer. From boating the Portage Canal, to Fourth of July […]
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Camping
Travel Stage: After Lower Michigan, before getting to Cait’s hometownDate Range: June 17 – 19, 2016Summary: Despite having grown up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Cait had never been to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore along Lake Superior. We double-towed a boat up with us from the Lower Peninsula which gave us an amazing […]
Back Thru Michigan – Summer 2016
Travel Stage: After Kentucky & Indiana, Before heading to the Upper PeninsulaDate Range: May 28 – June 17, 2016Summary: We swing back through the Lower Peninsula of Michigan for a couple weeks visiting friends and family we haven’t seen since we took off on this adventure 9 months ago. Not to mention Michigan is AWESOME […]
The Adventure Begins – Leaving Michigan
Our First Stop We had 4 hectic days between getting home with our new rig (blog) and selling our house (blog). So, when we walked out of the closing meeting on our house, we felt elated! Taken just minutes after the closing on our house 🙂 We were free! We were off on our great adventure, and our […]
Michigan’s Upper and Keweenaw Peninsulas
Part of our plan from the very beginning was to make a final trip up to Caitlin’s homeland for one last hoo-rah with her family before heading south for the winter. So, back in August, amidst our crazy real-estate situation, we drove the Cyclone toyhauler that we still had at the time (we hadn’t yet […]