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Episodes usually air the weekend following the "week of" date. Check your local PBS Station for airdates and times

February 2025

Episode #2102 | week of February 6, 2025

Central Upper Peninsula, Michigan

“WILDERNESS TRAILS ON E-BIKES”

We love the wilderness and want to try a new way to explore it. We test our skills on electric bikes. Sound easy? Maybe not. Watch and find out.

Episode #2203 | week of February 13, 2025

Escanaba, Michigan

“A TRIP DOWN THE ESCANABA RIVER”

There is so much wilderness to explore in the U.P. that it will take a lifetime to discover it all. On today’s show our good friend from Northern Michigan, Tod Poirier and his wife, Donna take us on a wilderness canoe trip down the Escanaba River. Then we are going to take a pasty taste test.

Episode #2112 | week of February 20, 2025

Upper Peninsula, Michigan

“ROAD TRIP IN THE U.P.”

We travel the back roads of the wilderness called the Upper Peninsula in search of more Great Getaways. We find lost lakes, beautiful streams and waterfalls to explore.

Episode #1804 | week of February 27, 2025

Michigan / Ontario

“OUR FAVORITE WATERWAYS"

Michigan and Canada are known for their waterways and today we will show you some of the best. We will canoe, kayak, and boat through some of the most spectacular and exciting waterways that are accessible to everyone.

March 2025

Episode #2103 | week of March 6, 2025

Michigan / Ontario

“OUR FAVORITE HIKES PART 1"

We have hiked in so many great places that we couldn’t bring them all to you in one show. Today we will concentrate on Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and Canada including the Huron Manistee National Forest.