Recharge the Soul, Body and Mind at a Michigan RV Campground
Just think…paddling streams, great fishing opportunities, hiking and biking paths and the great outdoors--spring is just around the corner and it’s time to pack the RV and hit the road. Many of today’s campgrounds provide everything you could possibly imagine—heated pools, Jacuzzi hot tubs, cable TV, Wi-Fi, game rooms, planned activities and more. Even with all of these amenities, camping remains one of the most affordable ways for families to vacation.
We all spend too much time indoors with poor air quality, plus we are bombarded with multiple digital distractions that wreak havoc on our health and mental well-being. In contrast, campers who spend a few days unplugged from technology … and plugged IN to the great outdoors … experience actual physical advantages related to the increased amounts of fresh air and Vitamin D. Did you know that Vitamin D is derived from sunlight exposure and increases your body’s level of serotonin? Serotonin is the “happy chemical” that brightens your mood.
Campers also tend to eat healthier (aside from the occasional campfire hot dog), participate in more outdoor calorie-burning activities like swimming, hiking and biking, and enjoying deeper sleep— all of these factors contribute to the overall healthy aspects associated with camping.
Photo | Courtesy of Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles & Campgrounds (MARVAC)
Are you looking forward to warmer days and outdoor summer recreation? It’s not too early to start thinking about camping! Let your imagination take you there now--hiking, boating, campfires, hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows, these are the familiar activities, sounds and smells of the great camping getaway.
If getting healthier continues to be a goal for you and your family, consider camping. Find out more about places to park an RV at an upcoming MARVAC RV & Camping Show:
- 27th Port Huron RV & Camping Show, March 10-13, 2022, at the Blue Water Convention Center
- 45th Annual Flint RV & Camping Show, March 17-20, 2022, at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center
- 30th Annual Northwest Michigan RV & Camping Show, March 25-27, 2022, at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center.
For more details on camping or about any of the RV & Camping Shows, visit www.marvac.org.