If you’ve lived through a Michigan winter, you know the feeling. One day you’re scraping ice off the windshield, and the next you catch a slightly warmer breeze and suddenly start thinking… “Is it time yet?” Not quite. But it’s close enough that many of us start doing the annual garage shuffle —moving snow shovels aside, peeking under dusty tarps, and rediscovering camping gear we forgot we owned. Spring cleaning isn’t just about the house. Around here, it’s about getting our

Click your answers to see how you line up with other boaters. ✨ BOAT ANSWER KEY ✨ Mostly A’s — The Dock Boss Your boat sparkles. You know your engine stats. People trust you to captain. You are organized, prepared, and mildly competitive about it. Mostly B’s — The Party Captain You own extra floaties. There is always a speaker. You believe “the more the merrier” and your dock neighbors know your name. Mostly C’s — The Go-With-The-Flow Captain Boat days are imperfect and that’

(And a Respectful Nod to Michigan’s Other Favorite Waters) Dear Lake St. Clair, You are the reason we start counting down to summer sometime in February. You are the reason boat bags stay half-packed year-round. You are the reason “just a quick evening ride” somehow turns into tomorrow. And yes—we love other lakes in Michigan. But here at Red Run… this one has our heart. Lake St. Clair is where you can go to find JOY! It’s big enough to feel exciting, but friendly enough that

But if you do, don’t worry — we’re not judging. We’ve forgotten them too. Boat owners are a special kind of optimistic. We end every season saying, “Next year, I’ll be more prepared,” while simultaneously forgetting at least five really important things before storage. Whether your boat is headed into winter hibernation at Red Run or tucked away somewhere cozy, here are the top “oops, I forgot” items — and how to avoid them this year. 1. Add Fuel Stabilizer (aka: Don’t Let Yo

A simple, stress-free guide to putting your boat to bed for the season We get it — saying goodbye to boating season can sting a little. But putting your boat away the right way now means smoother, happier launch days later. Think of this as your end-of-season boat checklist , Red Run style: helpful, simple, and without the 14-page manual. 1. Battery — Give it a winter vacation (inside!) Disconnect the battery. Clean the terminals if they look grimy. Store it somewhere dry whe

Quick Maintenance and Safety Tips from Red Run Storage When camping season winds down and winter starts tapping on the door, it’s time to tuck your equipment in for a long winter nap. Whether you’re storing a camper, boat, trailer, or outdoor toys, a little prep now saves a ton of headaches in spring. We see a lot of storage routines at Red Run, and we’ve gathered the best tips to help you avoid mildew surprises, spring cleaning marathons, and the dreaded “Why does my camper

When you’re storing your camper, trailer, or boat for the season, it’s tempting to toss on a tarp and call it a day. Tarps are quick. They’re cheap. They’re everywhere. But tarps also do one thing really, really well: They trap moisture. And when moisture gets trapped… that’s when the mildew party starts. Tarps = Moisture Trap Tarps don’t allow airflow. Moisture gets in (humidity, frost, condensation), but it has no way to escape. Within weeks, you can end up with: Mildew Mus

A tongue-in-cheek look at life behind the gate. Every storage lot has its stories. Some are whispered between rows of travel trailers. Some are told through a faint trail of gravel dust as someone backs in like a pro. Others live in legend — the tales of the people who have been with us for over 30 years making up the great community of RVs, boats, and trailers. Here’s a lighthearted look at a few of the unforgettable “types” that always seem to appear in every storage lot. M