Episode Archives: 2018
January 2018
Episode #7723 | week of January 4, 2018
Grey & Bruce Counties, Ontario
“ONTARIO WINTER ADVENTURE”
Here is a Getaway for everyone who loves winter fun. Starting on the snowmobiles we will take a scenic tour of Owen Sound around Georgian Bay. Then it’s off to ski the world renowned Blue Mountains with some of the best skiing east of the Rockies.
Episode #7724 | week of January 11, 2018
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“WILDERNESS SNOWSHOEING”
There is no place like Michigan’s Upper Peninsula when it comes to deep snow and lots of it. We will snowshoe deep into the Hiawatha National Forest for some incredible scenery. We won’t stop there with the snowshoe adventure. We find an abandoned trail that will give us all that we can handle with the big shoes.
Episode #10024 | week of January 18, 2018
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“WINTER GETAWAY IN TIME”
We have been traveling through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the winter for many years and have had some great times, seen spectacular scenery and witnessed the dramatic beauty that you can only find on the clover peninsula. Join us as we look at the best of winter across the north.
Episode #1501 | week of January 25, 2018
Tawas Bay, Michigan
“ANNUAL HERITAGE COAST SAIL DAYS ON LAKE HURON”
This event includes a Traditional Boat Regatta where handmade rowing and sailing boats compete. If you build it, they will come and that is exactly what they did for this event. Then it’s on to celebrate and enjoy good music and good food.
February 2018
Episode #1502 | week of February 1, 2018
Michigan / Ontario
“OUR FAVORITE HIKING TRAILS”
We picked hiking trails that were scenic, rugged, least known, and most accessible to hikers. Maybe you know of some that you feel are even better? Well watch and let us know your suggestions.
Episode #1503 | week of February 8, 2018
St. Ignace to Manistique, Michigan
“TOP OF THE LAKE SCENIC BYWAY”
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.
- Free Guides / Info / Comment Form
- US-2 Byway Travel Planner [video, info, links]
- Manistique Tourism
Episode #1406 | week of February 15, 2018
Baldwin & Ludington, Michigan
“WHERE IS BALDWIN?”
Baldwin Michigan holds many exciting adventures from canoeing the beautiful Pere Marquette River to hiking the incredible Sand Dunes. We will explore the exciting Ludington State Park and climb the circular stairs to the top of the Grand Sable Lighthouse.
- Comment Form
- Where's Baldwin Travel Planner [video, info, links]
- Pure Ludington Tourism
Episode #1504 | week of February 22, 2018
Roscommon County, Michigan
“ROSCOMMON TRAILS”
From ORV Trails where we take the Jeeps off road onto giant, punishing rocks to trails that take us disc golfing and kayaking and trails that take us through an old growth forest, this trip is about Trails of all kinds.
- Free DVD / Guides / Comment Form
- Roscommon Trails Travel Planner [video, info, links]
- Houghton Lake Tourism
March 2018
Episode #906 | week of March 1, 2018
Hiawatha National Forest / Manistique, Michigan
“BIG ISLAND CANOE AREA”
Located in the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Big Island Lake Wilderness contains 23 small lakes ranging in size from 5 to 149 acres and the only way to reach each one is to portage in. After time spent in the wild we end our trip at one of the rustic celebrations the U.P. is known for, Folkfest.
Episode #1204 | week of March 8, 2018
Curtis, Michigan
“IT WON'T HURT US TO GO TO CURTIS”
Curtis is a place in the U.P. that most people have never been to and don’t know much about, so to quote an old friend, “It won’t hurt us to go Curtis.” We visit three large, nearby lakes with the same name - Big Manistique, Little Manistique, and North Manistique. We will enjoy fishing, hiking and friends galore.
Episode #1102 | week of March 15, 2018
Great Lakes Bay Region, Michigan
“THE GREAT LAKES BAY WATERWAY”
Our tour starts in the middle of the state in Sanford, Michigan on Sanford Lake to do a little fishing with champion fisherman Brian Darling. From here we take a tour of the Shiawassee Nature preserve and then it’s on to the Tittabawassee River to kayak and we continue all the way to Saginaw Bay to join in a sailboat race and fish with nationally acclaimed fisherman Mark Martin. This is a water trail for the whole family. Then we ask our viewers to vote for their favorite boating experience on a new segment called Boating Country.
Episode #1104 | week of March 22, 2018
Lake St. Clair, Michigan
“THE NAUTICAL HEART OF MICHIGAN”
There is a lot of activity in Ogemaw County from biking, car shows, canoeing, history and so much more and we are going to experience a lot of it on today’s show.
Episode #1405 | week of March 29, 2018
Ogemaw County, Michigan
“OGEMAW COUNTY TOUR”
With over 430 square miles of fresh water and 160 miles of shoreline to explore you are sure to discover your own personal passions and pleasures on Lake St. Clair. You’ve no doubt heard the expression, “Life is better with a boat.” If that’s true, then life just doesn’t get any better than boating—on Lake St. Clair.
- Free Guides / Comment Form
- Ogemaw County Travel Planner [video, info, links]
- Visit West Branch
April 2018
Episode #1308 | week of April 5, 2018
Tawas Bay, Michigan
“More Fishing Than Ever”
When you travel the Sunrise Coast of Michigan you will be amazed at how much water there is to fish. We take advantage of that when we stay in Tawas and fish for Steelhead, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and even learn about how the Saginaw Bay is the world’s best producer of Walleye.
Episode #1211 | week of April 12, 2018
Roscommon County, Michigan
“More Lakes, More Fish, More Fun”
Today’s show is a Fishing Getaway to Michigan’s Other Great Lakes. Located in Roscommon County is the Largest Inland Lake in Michigan with some of the best fishing you will ever find in the Great Lakes state. After our day of fishing we spend a solemn moment at the Firemen’s Memorial.
Episode #1304 | week of April 19, 2018
Schoolcraft County, Michigan
“Great Getaways Fish Fry”
Join us as we go to Michigan’s fishing paradise, the Upper Peninsula! Today is all about fish. The Upper Peninsula is not only known for its fabulous fisheries, but it has some of the best chefs when it comes to these tasty filets. You will have a chance to vote on which delicacy you would like to try.
Episode #1503 | week of April 26, 2018
St. Ignace to Manistique, Michigan's Upper Peninsula
“Top of the Lake Scenic Byway”
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.
March 2018
Episode #1505 | week of May 3, 2018
Michigan
“Our Favorite Fishing Trips Pt 1”
We have had so many great fishing adventures in and around Michigan that it was time that we took the best and put them in a series of 2 shows. You will enjoy everything from fly fishing on the Rifle River to salmon fishing on Lake Huron. This is part 1 of 2.
Episode #1506 | week of May 10, 2018
Michigan
“Our Favorite Fishing Trips Pt 2”
We have had so many great fishing adventures in and around Michigan that it was time that we took the best and put them in a series of 2 shows. You will enjoy everything from fly fishing on the Rifle River to salmon fishing on Lake Huron. This is part 2 of 2.
Episode #1501 | week of May 17, 2018
Tawas Bay, Michigan
“Annual Heritage Coast Sail Days on Lake Huron”
This event includes a Traditional Boat Regatta where handmade rowing and sailing boats compete. If you build it, they will come and that is exactly what they did for this event. Then it’s on to celebrate and enjoy good music and good food.
Episode #1504 | week of May 24, 2018
Roscommon County, Michigan
“Roscommon Trails”
From ORV trails where we take the Jeeps off road onto giant, punishing rocks to trails that take us disc golfing and kayaking, to trails that take us through an old growth forest, this trip is about trails of all kinds.
June 2018
Episode #904 | week of May 31, 2018
Bruce County, Ontario
“HIKING THE BRUCE TRAIL”
Ontario is known for its rugged beauty and unspoiled wilderness and that is what we will discover as we travel along a portion of the world-renowned Bruce Trail. We hike to rock outcroppings that look down 300 feet into the Georgian Bay, we go into the back country through beautiful forests rich with wildlife and so much more. Hike with us as we discover the Bruce Trail.
Episode #1209 | week of June 7, 2018
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.
Episode #1404 | week of June 14, 2018
Roscommon County, Michigan
“Stay and Play - A Great Outing For All”
When guys and gals want a getaway of their own, when families want to create memories, when couples want some spark, they head to the playground known as Michigan's Other Great Lakes. It is a smorgasbord of fun - shopping, fishing, hiking, golfing and more.
Episode #1301 | week of June 21, 2018
Michigan / Ontario
“The Best, as Selected by Our Viewers”
We have been keeping track of the comments and requests for information from our loyal viewers and today we will show you the best adventures as picked by you, our audience.
Episode #1101 | week of June 28, 2018
Huron / Sanilac Counties, Michigan
“Tour The Thumb”
We take a complete tour of the peninsula that we fondly call the thumb of Michigan’s mitt. Surrounded by water, this part of Michigan is full of great outdoor activities. Our tour includes sightseeing, historic stops, great food, and fun in the water and on land. The Thumb is loaded with campgrounds and we visit the best in a new segment called Camping Country. Don’t miss the opportunity to vote on your favorite as we “Tour the Thumb.”