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

October 2024

Episode #1710 | week of October 24, 2024

Michigan Shore

“GUARDIANS OF THE GREAT LAKES Pt 1”

There are thousands of shipwrecks documented on the Great Lakes, but it is the countless number of lives saved by the tirelessly working keepers of the light that we honor with our visit to some of Michigan’s Mysterious Lighthouses.

Episode #1301 | week of October 31, 2024

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.

November 2024

Episode #2011 | week of November 7, 2024

Paradise, Michigan

“A FALL FANTASTIC”

Join Tom as he kayaks down the Tahquamenon River, discovers a long abandon cemetery at Whitefish Point along with a stop at the only cranberry farm in Michigan. Plus, a couple more surprises.

Episode #2009 | week of November 14, 2024

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

“MICHIGAN STATE PARKS OF THE UPPER PENINSULA"

It wasn't until the onset of the twentieth century that things like admiring nature became fashionable in the United States. People like President Theodore Roosevelt, and author John Muir, helped to popularize setting aside public lands for the preservation of wildlife and other natural resources. Because of this foresight, Michigan's residents and visitors can enjoy one of the nation's premier park systems.

Episode #2113 | week of November 21, 2024

Bruce County, Ontario

“THE BRUCE PENINSULA ON BIKES"

We are always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to spend our Getaways and today is no exception. We are going to bike through Ontario’s most scenic peninsula and the beautiful Lake Huron shoreline. We will hop on mountain bikes, trail bikes and family bikes and make some stops along our bike tour to take in some great food and attractions.

Where to watch Great Getaways

WCMU

Mt Pleasant MI

WCMU
Mon @ 7:30pm
Thu @ 5:30am
Sat @ 11:30am

DPTV

Detroit MI

WTVS (DPTV)
Tue @ 5:30am
WTVS CREATE
Sat @ 4:30pm

WGVU

Grand Rapids MI

WGVU
Sun @ 11:30am

WKAR

E Lansing MI

WKAR
Sat @ 3:30pm
Thu @ 1pm
WKAR CREATE
Mon @ 12pm

WDCQ

Bad Axe MI

WDCQ
Tue @ 6am
Sat @ 4pm
DELTA CREATE
Sat @ 6:30pm
Tue @ 8:30pm

WNMU

Marquette MI

WNMU-TV
Sat @ 4:30pm
Thu @ 10pm
Fri @ 5pm
Sun @ 3:30pm
WNMU PLUS
Fri @ 8:30pm

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