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

April 2025

Episode #2112 | week of April 17, 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.

Episode #2205 | week of April 24, 2025

Upper Peninsula, Michigan

“ATV FUN” part I

Riding an ATV in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is an exhilarating adventure, with miles of rugged trails weaving through dense forests, over rolling dunes, and past breathtaking rivers. We travel a hundred miles on ATV’s in the back woods.

May 2025

Episode #1510 | week of May 1, 2025

Schoolcraft County, Michigan

“TOP OF THE LAKE CIRCLE TOUR”

Join Host Tom O’Boyle as he takes us on a tour at the most northern edge of Lake Michigan in the place we fondly call the Upper Peninsula. Our tour will take us to Fayette Historic Townsite all the way to the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse at the other end. In between we will be stopping at the Seney Wildlife Sanctuary, the Thompson Fish Hatchery and many more.

Episode #2206 | week of May 8, 2025

Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan

“MONTREAL RIVER HIKE"

Hiking to the mouth of the Montreal River as it tumbles into Lake Superior. Montreal Falls is a rugged, beautiful cascade over blocky volcanic rocks. The views over the lake are incredible.

Episode #2203 | week of May 15, 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.

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
    WGVU LIFE
    Tue @ 8:30pm

  • WKAR

    E Lansing MI

    WKAR
    Sat @ 3:30pm
    Thu @ 1pm
    Thu @ 10:30pm
    WKAR CREATE
    Tue @ 12:30pm

  • WDCQ

    Bad Axe MI

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

  • WNMU

    Marquette MI

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

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