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

May 2025

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.

Episode #2207 | week of May 22, 2025

Upper Peninsula, Michigan

“FUN TIMES IN THE HIAWATHA"

We enjoy the Hiawatha National Forest so much that today we are going to bring you some of the highlights of our trips.

Episode #2208 | week of May 29, 2025

Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan

“OUR FIRST KEWEENAW ADVENTURE"

We take a look back when life was nothing but fun and every trip was new. This time we go back to the Keweenaw before it was the crowded place that it has become today. I think you will enjoy these tales from the past.

June 2025

Episode #1812 | week of June 5, 2025

Ogemaw County, Michigan

“RIFLE RIVER RECREATION AREA - OUR DISCOVERY CONTINUES”

This slice of heaven has so much to offer we had to make another trip through to discover more nature, more lakes and more outdoor fun.

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  • 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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