Upcoming
Program Schedule
Episodes usually air the weekend following the "week of" date. Check your local PBS Station for airdates and times
October 2026
Episode #2011 | week of October 8, 2026
Paradise, Michigan
“A FALL FANTASTIC"
Join Tom as he kayaks down the Tahquamenon River, discovers a long-abandoned cemetery at Whitefish Point along with a stop at the only cranberry farm in Michigan. Plus, a couple more surprises.
Episode #1512 | week of October 15, 2026
Tawas Bay, Michigan
“AUTUMN SPLENDOR"
We will take a color tour by paddle boat, a canoe trip in the cool clean air, see incredible overlooks with trees so beautiful they look like a master artist painted them, and we top it off with a hike on a National Forest trail.
Episode #2313 | week of October 22, 2026
Indian River, Michigan
“MAKING MEMORIES"
We explore Indian River along Michigan’s Inland Waterway, where boating, championship golf, legendary burgers, sweet treats, and memorable Northern Michigan adventures await.
Episode #2207 | week of October 29, 2026
Central Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“FUN TIMES IN THE HIAWATHA"
We enjoy the Hiawatha National Forest so much that today we are going to bring you some of the highlights of our trips.
November 2026
Episode #2304 | week of November 5, 2026
Germfask, Michigan
“WATER, WOODS & LEGENDS"
We take a canoe trip into the Upper Peninsula wilderness and come across a giant troll on the side of the river. He was actually made by an artist from Denmark. Don’t miss this one.
Where to watch Great Getaways
Mt Pleasant MI
WCMU
Mon @ 7:30pm
Thu @ 5:30am
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Detroit MI
WTVS (Detroit PBS)
Tue @ 5:30am
WTVS CREATE
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Grand Rapids MI
WGVU
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E Lansing MI
WKAR
Sat @ 3:30pm
Thu @ 1pm
Thu @ 10:30pm
Bad Axe MI
WDCQ
Tue @ 6am
DELTA CREATE
Sat @ 6:30pm
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Marquette MI
WNMU-TV
Sat @ 4:30pm
Thu @ 10pm
Fri @ 5pm
WNMU PLUS
Fri @ 8:30pm
Nationwide
FUN ROADS TV
Daily @ Various Times