Mackinaw City is the gateway to Michigan's upper peninsula. The Mackinac bridge that connects the lower and upper peninsulas sits right in the northern tip of the city. It is also home to the ferry services that connect the mainland to Mackinac Island, so the majority of visitors to the island also stay in Mackinaw City. It has many lodging options, includi… read more
Mackinaw City is a gateway to many recreational opportunities as it is located on the shores of two great lakes and across the Mackinac Bridge from the Upper Peninsula. The city is a good place to use as a base camp for daily activities and trips. It offers many lodging options as well as restaurants and shopping. read more
The parks system of Michigan comprises 98 parks. With the Michigan Department of Natural Resources operating 14 state harbors, 142 campgrounds and 13,500 campsites are available for you to explore. Among the best are Grand Haven State Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Ludington State Park. read more
For every well-hyped, bustling hiking trail, there are a score of paths far more obscure but no less enchanting. That's a truth of outdoor recreation, one also relevant to rivers, wilderness areas or mountain peaks. While some of these kinds of hikes may be popular among locals of good taste, they don't always make the guidebooks or travel shows, and therein… read more
Bessemer, Michigan, is situated just below Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The township is surrounded by many small lakes, each with their own respective campgrounds. The landscape is marked with hiking and cycling trails. Campers looking for outdoor recreational activities will not be disappointed when spending their vacatio… read more
Cheboygan is located on the tip of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan just a short drive away from the Mackinac Bridge. It is a very popular place for visitors to Mackinac Island to stay in the summer. Although it receives more summer v… read more
Turlock, California is located in the mid-central portion of the state, just north of what's called the Central Valley. This town is about 200 miles southeast of the San Francisco Bay Area, and 50 miles south of Modesto. The major recr… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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