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

April 2024

Episode #2105 | week of April 18, 2024

Grayling / Detroit, Michigan

“THE LAST OF THE OLD GROWTH FORESTS IN MICHIGAN"

We take a trip to the last old growth forest in Michigan. One of the largest state parks in the Lower Peninsula, Hartwick Pines features 49 acres of old-growth pine forest, a visitor center and logging museum, a modern campground and 21 miles of trails.

Episode #2006 | week of April 25, 2024

Schoolcraft County, Michigan

“CENTRAL UPPER PENINSULA CIRCLE TOUR”

Join Host Tom O’Boyle as he takes us on a tour of the central U.P. With stops from Fayette Historic Site all the way to the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse at the other end, and lots of cool places in between.

May 2024

Episode #1902 | week of May 2, 2024

Upper Peninsula, Michigan

“HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST PART 1”

We spend a lot of time in the Hiawatha National Forest hiking and exploring and that’s what we are going to do on this 2-part special. It all starts on the Bruno’s Run Hiking Trail.

Episode #1903 | week of May 9, 2024

Upper Peninsula, Michigan

“HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST PART 2”

In part 2 we continue to learn more about this incredible wilderness as we continue our hiking and exploration. Including stops at the McKeever and Toms Cabins.

Episode #1802 | week of May 16, 2024

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

“WILDERNESS WATERFALLS PART 1”

The U.P. is home to all but one of Michigan’s waterfalls. There are more than 200 falls scattered across the U.P., ranging in size from under 5 feet to 48+ feet vertical drops. Almost all require hiking to reach, and all are worth the hike. Some of the hikes are a lot harder than others but as you will see today the hikes are half the fun.