Camping Destinations: Yankee Springs Recreation Area

In Michigan, with snow still on the ground and more snow in the forecast, it’s safe to say that spring has not sprung yet. It may still be cold out, but we know that the warm summer months are just around the corner. And in Michigan, the arrival of warm weather means school is almost out and when it is out, summer vacation is on!  So, with summer vacation just around the corner, have you made your summer vacation plans yet?
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Campground Cooking: Reflector Oven Meatloaf Recipes

Remember in last week’s edition of Campground Cooking how I showed you how to make your very own reflector oven for cooking over your campsite’s fire? Well, for this week’s installment of Campground Cooking, I am excited to share a few recipes that you can prepare with your reflector oven.
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10 Worst States for Retirees: Lakeshore RV’s Take

Hey there fellow campers!  I came across an article back in December called The 10 Worst States for Retirees.  Now I know that many RV enthusiasts either have already retired and are enjoying the RVing lifestyle or will eventually retire and enjoy RVing on a full or part-time basis. After reading the article, I wanted to share it on the Lakeshore RV Blog as I think there are many of you out there who are researching the best places to spend your retirement.

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Campground Cooking: How to Make a Reflector Oven

As part of the Campground Cooking series on the Lakeshore RV Blog, there are some recipes I plan on posting in the future that call for a reflector oven to cook in.  The thought recently occurred to me that many of you may not know what a reflector oven is, so I thought now would be a great time to teach you how to create your own reflector oven. In this week’s blog installment, Campground Cooking meets Campground Crafts!
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Keystone Fuzion 260 Toy Hauler: RV of the Week

With summer just around the corner, I know there are many out there who are thinking about making a new travel trailer or fifth wheel purchase before the 2011 RV season get’s going in earnest. For the active crowd out there, have you thought about a toy hauler? More specifically a Fuzion 260 Toy Hauler? This travel trailer has many great features and terrific benefits making it a great RV to feature this week on the Lakeshore RV Blog.
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The RV Bathroom: A Case Study in the Progression of RVs

Greetings campers! I hope all of you out there in RV land had a wonderful weekend and wherever your travels have taken you, I hope you are enjoying the destination. One of the joys about working for Lakeshore RV Center is that every day we get to interact with customers who are as passionate about RVs as we are and from time to time, I enjoy sharing some of our customer experiences with the blogosphere.
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Healthy Campground Cooking Recipes: Salad & Trail Mix

Greetings health conscious campers! I know you are out there and if you are anything like me, I have a hunch that you always have your eyes out for new recipes that are healthy, tasty and of course, easy to make.
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