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

December 2024

Episode #1711 | week of December 5, 2024

Michigan Shore

“GUARDIANS OF THE GREAT LAKES - PART 2”

As we tour these historic guardians of the lakes, we will discover the mysterious, solitary lives led by the lighthouse keepers, and how their tales take on a life of their own, as though the walls and towers could talk. Come along as the guiding lights lead us into the past.

Episode #2112 | week of December 12, 2024

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

“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.

Episode #2003 | week of December 19, 2024

Houghton Lake, Michigan

“WINTER TRAILS"

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!

Episode #2004 | week of December 26, 2024

Hiawatha National Forest / Manistique, Michigan

“LOTS OF SLEEP"

We love the snow and there is always plenty of it in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We will play in it all, then visit some ice-capped lighthouses.

January 2025

Episode #1603 | 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.