The gear, the rules, the parks, and why your dog is about to become the most popular camper in the whole loop. Let us tell you about Milo. Milo is a four year old Boston Terrier. He works at Red Run — loosely, in the sense that he shows up, supervises, accepts attention from everyone, and contributes to office morale in a way that no human employee has ever matched. He has a following. He has opinions. He takes his responsibilities very seriously, specifically the responsibil

25 things to do before the bonfire burns down and the boats go back in storage. Summer in Michigan doesn't ease in. One week you're scraping frost off the windshield and questioning every life decision that led you to this state. The next week it's 74 degrees, the water is sparkling, and you're standing in your driveway looking at your camper thinking we need to leave. Right now. Today. That's Michigan. No warning. No transition. Just suddenly, gloriously, summer. And because

A glossary for anyone who has ever "packed light" for a one-night trip. "I packed light." (Narrator: She did not.) There were four bags. A bin. A "just in case" tote. And somehow, a second cooler that appeared in the garage doorway at 9 p.m. the night before and nobody questioned it. Michigan campers are a special breed. We are optimistic, resourceful, and deeply committed to a certain version of reality that exists mostly in our heads. We say things with complete sincerity t

(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