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Episode #1807 Up North Discovery

“Up North Discovery”

Episode #1807

From canoeing the mighty AuSable, kayaking Lake St. Helen, enjoying some local eats and riding ATVs with a little shopping thrown in, this show has something for everyone.

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"Top of the Lake Circle Tour"

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Michigan’s newest Scenic Byway and maybe its most beautiful starts in St. Ignace and travels west to Thompson all along the top of Lake Michigan.

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Episode #2003

"Winter Trails"

Houghton Lake, Michigan
Episode 2003

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Snowmobiling is not the only way to hit the trails in winter. Today we will jump on ATVs and discover the famous 222 ATV trail in St. Helen then it’s on to snowshoeing, ice fishing and a lot more including the big winter carnival, Tip Up Town USA. Today's show is all about Winter!

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