Answer: If you are planning to camp at Young State Park near Boyne City in August with three adults and two children — coming from the Grand Rapids area — renting a camper or RV is a very practical and popular choice. Young State Park allows motorhomes and trailers, and has sites with hookups, a dump station, showers, water, and electric hookups (20/30/50 amp), which makes setting up a camper fairly straightforward.

Answer: At Boyne Mountain Resort, access to the resort pools for condo renters can vary depending on the specific condo association or rental agreement. Typically, owners of on-site condos have some access to the pools, but availability may depend on the season and whether the pool is open during the winter holidays.

Answer: Beaver Island can make for a lovely day trip, but there are some considerations if you are not bringing a car. The island is relatively small, but distances between points of interest can still be several miles.