How To Stay Clean While Traveling and Camping in Michigan This Fall

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How To Stay Clean While Traveling and Camping in Michigan This Fall

Oct 01, 2020

With the colors of fall in full swing, you might decide to take some time to get outdoors. While hiring a cleaning service is a great way to keep your office clean, you don’t have that convenience when you’re experiencing the great outdoors.

Not sure how to keep the germs at bay while traveling? Not sure what’s open and what’s not? The following are some ideas that should help!

Camping Cleanliness

When you think of camping, you might think of dirt and grime, but you don’t have to settle for less just because you want to spend some time out in the fresh air. To stay clean while camping, consider the following:

Create a hygiene kit: Anything you would use at home, you can use while camping. Toothpaste and a toothbrush, shampoo, soap, unscented deodorant, and feminine hygiene products can be put in your hygiene kit. You can find these items in smaller travel sizes at most grocery stores.
Bring baby wipes: If you don’t want to smell like baby powder for your whole camping trip, you should look for unscented baby wipes, but either way, they’re going to be a lifesaver. Stick your hand in the mud? Clean it off with a baby wipe. Spill your hot chocolate? Pull out the wipes! They are a versatile cleaning item that will come in handy at every turn on your camping trip. Take it up another notch by bringing antibacterial wipes. You can never be too cautious while packing for a trip during this pandemic.
Pack the hand sanitizer: Even if you’re not planning to make public stops along the way, you should have hand sanitizer with you. It’s a great option for cleaning your hands before and after a meal, but it also disinfects after you’ve used a public space.
Pack disinfectant spray: If you want to still pack light, you can purchase tiny spray bottles and fill these up with your disinfectant spray of choice. We highly recommend BIOESQUE as it is safe to spray on food. This way you can quickly spray down items you may have to purchase on the run or public areas you don’t feel completely comfortable at.
Keep your distance from others: While it’s fun to meet new people while camping, it also spreads germs more quickly. Say “hello” from a distance and avoid touching things that are frequently touched by other campers. Whether you’re in a tent or a trailer, maintain a healthy distance by setting up camp away from others.

Traveling Tips

It’s important you follow the guidelines provided by the CDC this fall. Stay six feet from others who are not in your party. If the area you’re in requires a face mask, wear one. If you’re sick, don’t go out. This applies to getting sick while on your trip as well. Just stay in your camper or your hotel room and wait it out until you’re not symptomatic anymore. There could also be specific requirements for the local area, so you should look into the restrictions and abide by them for each area you’ll stay in or pass through.

If it works for the type of trip you’re taking, pack as much of your own food as possible. This will limit the amount of times you have to stop or put yourself in a public situation. Use disinfecting wipes on handles when you’re at the gas station, and sanitize your hands when you’re done. Make as few stops as needed, but remember to put safety as a priority as well and get enough sleep between drives.

Fall Activities

If you’re just starting to plan your outing, you might wonder what you can do while staying safe and healthy. The following are some generic fall activities you could check out in your community or a neighboring community.

Visit an apple orchard: Apples are always better when they’re fresh and locally picked. Take the family for an outing to an apple orchard and gather as many apples as you need to make a pie, turn into juice, or create apple sauce. If you’re also near a cider mill, check it out and see how your hard work can turn into something yummy.
Go on a hayride: Nothing is more classic than a hayride in Michigan in the fall. After your hayride, check out a pumpkin patch and let the kids pick their own pumpkins to carve.
Go on a hike: Michigan is full of beautiful hiking spots, with some at every degree of difficulty. Whether you’re an avid hiker or dragging along a gaggle of toddlers, there’s something for everyone. Collect some colorful leaves to make a craft when you get home, or have the kids put a duct tape bracelet on (sticky side out) and have them collect fallen items and stick them to the tape. Make sure to take family photos while you’re out and about, or just peacefully enjoy the hike and the company you’re with.
Go on a bike ride: Michigan is also full of gorgeous bike trails from paved trails to dirt trails and mountain biking. This is an excellent activity to take the whole family and still be safe.

Beautiful Places To Check Out

Old Mission Peninsula: Taking M-37, head up to Old Mission Peninsula to visit one of many vineyards and orchards. There are beautiful sights along the entire drive, with road-side stands where you can purchase pears or apples.

Sunrise Coast: Taking US-23 from Tawas City to Alpena is one of the most beautiful drives, giving you the best views of fall foliage, romantic lighthouses, and rocky beaches. The coastal villages are a charming stop, and you can take a stroll along the Shore to Shore Hiking Trail in Au Sable. The Sturgeon Point white-and-red lighthouse is something you have to see, and the view of Lake Huron in Alpena’s Thunder Bay is incredible.

Porcupine Mountain: In the western Upper Peninsula, you’ll find Porcupine Mountains State Park. The hiking trails offer some of the most gorgeous fall colors, with an ending route that looks over Lake of the Clouds. The turquoise lake surrounded by the fall colors is a breathtaking sight everyone must-see.

Tahquamenon Falls: The gravity of Tahquamenon Falls is amazing during any time of year, but in fall, the vivid colors really enhance the beauty. Near the falls, you also have options for various hikes and drives that give you a greater view of the area. Check out Whitefish Point Light Station or the Great Lake Shipwreck Museum.

Get Out There and Enjoy a Clean Adventure

Fall is the perfect time to get out and enjoy nature, and there are plenty of things you can do to ensure your family stays clean and safe while on your adventure. Contact Servico by calling (248) 294-0166 or emailing us for more cleanliness tips or to schedule a cleaning.

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