Episode Archives: 2025

Episode #2104

January 2025

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Episode #1603-003 | week of January 2, 2025

Great Lakes Bay Region, Michigan

“Winter on Tires and Shoes”

Fat-TIRE biking and snowSHOEing that is. We will enjoy everything winter has to offer from winter biking through a city forest to snowshoes in a nature center. We will mix in some ice fishing and visit a winter festival along the way.

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Episode #2201-001 | week of January 9, 2025

Schoolcraft County, Michigan

“A U.P. Winter Classic”

We take a trip back in time to see winter in the U.P. 25 years ago. Featuring segments on Cross-Country Skiing at Indian Lake State Park, Snowshoeing at Rainey Wildlife Area, Ice Fishing on Indian Lake, Kitch-iti-kipi at Palms Book State Park, Snowmobiling in Schoolcraft County and the Thunder Bowl.

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Episode #2002-001 | week of January 16, 2025

Escanaba, Michigan

“Discover Winter in Escanaba”

In the winter there is so much to do and this winter we travel to the city with the longest freshwater shoreline of any county in the entire USA. We will ice fish for trophy walleye and tour Escanaba but not in Da Moonlight!

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Episode #1901-001 | week of January 23, 2025

Michigan / Ontario

“The Best of Winter”

We have seen some incredible winter scenery and experienced some exciting winter fun and thought let’s share some of our favorites with our viewers. It’s all here today on the Best of Winter.

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Episode #2202-001 | week of January 30, 2025

Central Upper Peninsula, Michigan

“Spring in the Central Upper Peninsula”

We geocache our way through some of the most scenic spots to find hidden treasure, then we are going to check out a historic bar.

February 2025

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Episode #2102-001 | 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.

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Episode #2203-001 | week of February 13, 2025

Central Upper Peninsula, 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.

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Episode #2112-001 | 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.

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Episode #1804-003 | week of February 27, 2025

Michigan / Ontario

“Where the Water Has Taken Us”

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.

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