Episode Archives: 2020
January 2020
Episode #1601-001 | week of January 2, 2020
Roscommon County, Michigan
“Winter Getaway in Michigan's Other Great Lakes”
Roscommon County, Michigan has claim to the largest inland lake in Michigan along with the deepest. With all this water you know there is a going to be a ton of snow with lots of winter fun. Come and discover winter with us!
Episode #1402-002 | week of January 9, 2020
throughout Michigan and Ontario
“Winter Wonderland”
We have had the opportunity to go to a lot of great places and see some great winter scenery. We decided it was time to put our favorites together in one show.
Episode #1114-002 | week of January 16, 2020
Ogemaw County, Michigan
“It's Snow Time”
No better place to start winter than in the heart of Michigan. There is lots of snow for some great cross country skiing up and down the incredible hills of the Ogemaw County Pathways and what would a winter trip be without some ice fishing.
Episode #1213-002 | week of January 23, 2020
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
“Winter in the Sault”
Join us for the most grueling snowmobile race in the country, the I-500. From there it’s everything winter from ice hockey to x-country skiing.
Episode #1605-001 | week of January 30, 2020
Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region - Saginaw, Bay, Midland Counties
“Great Lakes Bay Trails”
As Michigan continues to build and promote trails for Hiking, Biking and Fun, this area brings some of the newest for your enjoyment.
February 2020
Episode #1701-001 | week of February 6, 2020
Michigan's Sunrise Coast
“Huron Shores Circle Tour”
Our tour starts on the beautiful beach in Tawas then heads north to Sturgeon Point Light, back east to Reid Lake Foot Travel area and over to River Road Scenic Byway before ending at the Negwegon State Park. There are so many stops along the way that you will need to watch to enjoy them all.
Episode #1702-001 | week of February 13, 2020
Manistique, Michigan
“Michigan's First Rails-To-Trails: Celebrating 50 Years”
In 1969 there were no Rail Trails in Michigan until the folks in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula banded together to make the old Superior Railroad line into the first one and by 1970 it was a reality. 2020 is the 50th anniversary and we will bike, ATV, snowmobile and ride on horseback to discover the beauty and history traveling from Lake Superior to Lake Michigan on Michigan’s first Rails to Trails.
Episode #1106-002 | week of February 20, 2020
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
“The Keweenaw Peninsula”
This rugged wilderness is the northernmost part of Michigan! Here is where the largest freshwater lake on earth creates a peninsula called the Keweenaw. We will hike to Montreal Falls, discover the history of Fort Wilkins and the Delaware Copper Mine, and enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the Great Sand Bay. Plus, we will bring you “Then and Now” giving you a glimpse of what the area was like 20 years ago.
Episode #1703-001 | week of February 27, 2020
Ludington, Michigan
“Time To Go West”
We will travel up Michigan’s western shore with stops at Lighthouses, Historic Museums and State Parks. Nothing but fun on this trip.
March 2020
Episode #1204-002 | week of March 5, 2020
Curtis, Michigan
“It Won't Hurt Us to Go to Curtis”
Curtis is a place in the U.P. that most people have never been to and don’t know much about, so to quote an old friend, “It won’t hurt us to go Curtis.” We visit three large, nearby lakes with the same name - Big Manistique, Little Manistique, and North Manistique. We will enjoy fishing, hiking and friends galore.
Episode #1405-002 | week of March 12, 2020
Ogemaw County, Michigan
“Ogemaw County Tour”
There is a lot of activity in Ogemaw County from biking, car shows, canoeing, history and so much more and we are going to experience a lot of it on today’s show.
Episode #1102-002 | week of March 19, 2020
Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region - Bay, Saginaw, Midland Counties
“The Great Lakes Bay Waterway”
Our tour starts in the middle of the state in Sanford, Michigan on Sanford Lake to do a little fishing with champion fisherman Brian Darling. From here we take a tour of the Shiawassee Nature preserve and then it’s on to the Tittabawassee River to kayak and we continue all the way to Saginaw Bay to join in a sailboat race and fish with nationally acclaimed fisherman Mark Martin. This is a water trail for the whole family. Then we ask our viewers to vote for their favorite boating experience on a new segment called Boating Country.
Episode #1104-002 | week of March 26, 2020
Lake St. Clair, Michigan
“The Nautical Heart of Michigan”
With over 430 square miles of fresh water and 160 miles of shoreline to explore you are sure to discover your own personal passions and pleasures on Lake St. Clair. You’ve no doubt heard the expression, “Life is better with a boat.” If that’s true, then life just doesn’t get any better than boating — on Lake St. Clair.
April 2020
Episode #906-002 | week of April 2, 2020
Hiawatha National Forest, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“Big Island Canoe Area”
Located in the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Big Island Lake Wilderness contains 23 small lakes ranging in size from 5 to 149 acres and the only way to reach each one is to portage in. After time spent in the wild, we end our trip at one of the rustic celebrations the U.P. is known for, Folkfest.
Episode #1704-001 | week of April 9, 2020
Ogemaw County, Michigan
“Ogemaw County Blog”
This is the second in our series of Facebook Video blogs. We share with you 12 months of adventures through Ogemaw County, everything from snowmobiling to Big Foot sightings in Ogemaw County.
Episode #1702-001 | week of April 16, 2020
Manistique, Michigan
“Michigan's First Rails-To-Trails: Celebrating 50 Years”
In 1969 there were no Rail Trails in Michigan until the folks in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula banded together to make the old Superior Railroad line into the first one and by 1970 it was a reality. 2020 is the 50th anniversary and we will bike, ATV, snowmobile and ride on horseback to discover the beauty and history traveling from Lake Superior to Lake Michigan on Michigan’s first Rails to Trails.
Episode #1503-002 | week of April 23, 2020
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
“Top of the Lake Scenic Byway”
Michigan’s newest Scenic Byway and maybe its most beautiful starts in St. Ignace and travels west to Thompson all along the top of Lake Michigan.
Episode #1705-001 | week of April 30, 2020
Iosco County, Michigan
“Iosco County Blog”
This is the third in our series of Facebook Video blogs. We share with you 12 months of adventures through Iosco County, it includes everything from touring the famous Tawas Point light to kiteboarding the best kite site in the U.S.
May 2020
Episode #1509-001 | week of May 7, 2020
Great Lakes Bay Region - Saginaw, Midland, Bay Counties, Michigan
“Great lakes Bay Getaway”
Welcome to our Great Lakes Bay Blog. A series of 2 to 3-minute videos showing you how to plan the perfect Great Getaway to the Great Lakes Bay region. This was the first in our Facebook blog shows.
Episode #1706-001 | week of May 14, 2020
Roscommon County, Michigan
“Roscommon County”
We continue to bring you the newest videos from our travels, this is another in our short clips from Roscommon County. If you love the outdoors this is the show for you.
Episode #1707-001 | week of May 21, 2020
Michigan's Sunrise Coast
“Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast” part 1
One of the best ways to see Michigan’s Sunrise Coast is on foot, whether you want to tour the National Forest, take a day hike along one of the most scenic rivers in the world, stroll along a beach with your children or go backpacking along a stretch of the Lake Huron Trail. We will show you all of our favorites along the “Sunrise Coast."
Episode #1708-001 | week of May 28, 2020
Michigan's Sunrise Coast
“Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast” part 2
We continue our favorite Hikes with more miles of backpacking and day trip trails that reach as far as you desire to travel on foot into the Huron National Forest woods, where an excellent system of shelters and tent sites offer backpackers plenty of possibilities for exploration. Step away from the paved roads and onto the trail and you’ll soon find plenty of quiet and solitude as well as deer, eagles and loons.
June 2020
Episode #1609-001 | week of June 4, 2020
Grayling, Michigan
“Grayling: An Outdoor Sanctuary”
Our constant pursuit for great Hiking, Biking and Canoeing and all the outdoors takes us to Grayling Michigan to discover all these and more.
Episode #1503-002 | week of June 11, 2020
Michigan's Upper Peninsula (St. Ignace to Manistique)
“Top of the Lake Scenic Byway”
Michigan’s newest Scenic Byway and maybe its most beautiful starts in St. Ignace and travels west to Thompson all along the top of Lake Michigan.
Episode #1606-001 | week of June 18, 2020
Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Manistique to Iron Mountain)
“Scenic Byway 2"
Our tour of the U.S. 2 scenic byway continues as we leave Manistique and continue West to Iron Mountain. Stops along the way include Fayette State Park, Big Bay De Noc and a trip to the top of Michigan’s oldest ski hill.
Episode #1406-003 | week of June 25, 2020
Baldwin / Ludington, Michigan
“Where Is Baldwin?”
Baldwin, Michigan holds many exciting adventures from canoeing the beautiful Pere Marquette River to hiking the incredible Sand Dunes. We will explore the exciting Ludington State Park and climb the circular stairs to the top of the Big Sable Point Lighthouse.
July 2020
Episode #1702-001 | week of July 2, 2020
Manistique, Michigan
“Michigan's First Rails to Trails: Celebrating 50 Years”
In 1969 there were no Rail Trails in Michigan until the folks in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula banded together to make the old Superior Railroad line into the first one and by 1970 it was a reality. 2020 is the 50th anniversary and we will bike, ATV, snowmobile, and ride on horseback to discover the beauty and history traveling from Lake Superior to Lake Michigan on Michigan’s first Rails to Trails.
Episode #1605-001 | week of July 9, 2020
Great Lakes Bay Region, Michigan
“Great Lakes Bay Trails”
As Michigan continues to build and promote trails for Hiking, Biking and Fun, this area brings some of the newest for your enjoyment.
Episode #1701-001 | week of July 16, 2020
Michigan's Sunrise Coast
“Huron Shores Circle Tour”
Our tour starts on the beautiful beach in Tawas then heads north to Sturgeon Point Light, back east to Reid Lake Foot Travel area and over to River Road Scenic Byway before ending at the Negwegon State Park. There are so many stops along the way that you will need to watch to enjoy them all.
Episode #1106-002 | week of July 23, 2020
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
“The Keweenaw Peninsula”
This rugged wilderness is the northernmost part of Michigan! Here is where the largest freshwater lake on earth creates a peninsula called the Keweenaw. We will hike to Montreal Falls, discover the history of Fort Wilkins and the Delaware Copper Mine, and enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the Great Sand Bay. Plus, we will bring you “Then and Now” giving you a glimpse of what the area was like 20 years ago.
Episode #1703-001 | week of July 30, 2020
Ludington, Michigan
“Time To Go West”
We will travel up Michigan’s western shore with stops at Lighthouses, Historic Museums and State Parks. Nothing but fun on this trip.
August 2020
Episode #1101-002 | week of August 6, 2020
Huron / Sanilac Counties, Michigan
“Tour The Thumb”
We take a complete tour of the peninsula that we fondly call the thumb of Michigan’s mitt. Surrounded by water, this part of Michigan is full of great outdoor activities. Our tour includes sightseeing, historic stops, great food, and fun in the water and on land. The Thumb is loaded with campgrounds and we visit the best in a new segment called Camping Country. Don’t miss the opportunity to vote on your favorite as we “Tour the Thumb.”
Episode #1404-002 | week of August 13, 2020
Roscommon County, Michigan
“Stay and Play - A Great Outing For All”
When guys and gals want a getaway of their own, when families want to create memories, when couples want some spark, they head to the playground known as Michigan's Other Great Lakes. It is a smorgasbord of fun - shopping, fishing, hiking, golfing and more.
Episode #1505-001 | week of August 20, 2020
Michigan
“Our Favorite Fishing Trips pt 1”
We have had so many great fishing adventures in and around Michigan that it was time that we took the best and put them in a series of 2 shows. You will enjoy everything from fly fishing on the Rifle River to salmon fishing on Lake Huron. This is part 1 of 2.
Episode #1506-001 | week of August 27, 2020
Michigan
“Our Favorite Fishing Trips pt 2”
We have had so many great fishing adventures in and around Michigan that it was time that we took the best and put them in a series of 2 shows. You will enjoy everything from fly fishing on the Rifle River to salmon fishing on Lake Huron. This is part 2 of 2.
September 2020
Episode #1513-001 | week of September 3, 2020
Hiawatha National Forest / Manistique, Michigan
“Autumn U.P. Getaway”
There is no time like fall for that wilderness Getaway. Canoeing, fishing, and just incredible scenery for an incredible fall adventure.
Episode #1709-001 | week of September 10, 2020
Hiawatha National Forest, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“A Trip Down Federal Forest Highway 13”
Highway 13 starts at U.S. 2 and travels north through 3 counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is considered one of the most scenic drives in the country as it goes right through the Hiawatha National Forest. Lakes and wildlife are everywhere along with some of the most amazing fall color.
Episode #1517-001 | week of September 17, 2020
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
“Fall Discovery”
The Upper Peninsula in autumn is a wilderness getaway in time! The color is fantastic, the crowds have gone home, and the bugs are gone until next year. We guarantee that you have never seen fall color so incredibly beautiful and you will be planning your own trip before today’s show is even finished.
Episode #1516-001 | week of September 24, 2020
Michigan's Sunrise Coast
“Color Tour Along U.S.23”
When the colors change there is no better place to experience the autumn beauty than a trip on the water and down the shore. Today you will be entertained with the eye candy of changing seasons in the Tawas Bay area on Michigan’s Sunrise Coast.
October 2020
Episode #1710-001 | week of October 1, 2020
Michigan Shore
“Guardians of the Great Lakes” part 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 #1711-001 | week of October 8, 2020
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 #1514-001 | week of October 15, 2020
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
“Northeastern Upper Peninsula”
The scenery is incredible, the history is everywhere, and it is filled with adventure. Nobody gets tired of Tahquamenon Falls or hiking the Lake Superior shoreline. We discover the history of one of the oldest cities in the country. It is all here today as we discover the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
Episode #1301-002 | week of October 22, 2020
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.
Episode #1504-002 | week of October 29, 2020
Roscommon County, Michigan
“Roscommon Trails”
From ORV Trails where we take the Jeeps off road onto giant, punishing rocks to trails that take us to Osprey nests and trails that take us through an old growth forest, this trip is about Trails of all kinds.
November 2020
Episode #1709-001 | week of November 5, 2020
Hiawatha National Forest, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“A Trip Down Federal Forest Highway 13”
Highway 13 starts at U.S. 2 and travels north through 3 counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is considered one of the most scenic drives in the country as it goes right through the Hiawatha National Forest. Lakes and wildlife are everywhere along with some of the most amazing fall color.
Episode #1712-001 | week of November 12, 2020
Michigan's Sunrise Coast
“Best of the Sunrise Coast”
The Sunrise Coast of Lake Huron has so many things to do for the outdoor enthusiast that we had to make a full tour out of it. We start at the southern point of the bay on bikes and end the trip with some music and festivities.
Episode #1507-001 | week of November 19, 2020
Grey County, Ontario
“Ontario Waterfalls”
Where the water and rocks meet, you will feel the rush as the river flows over the escarpments edge. So appealing that they merit their own tour, these special places are often just a short drive or hike from busy roads. Host Tom O’Boyle will visit all 7 of Grey County’s waterfalls on the 115 mile self-guiding driving tour.
Episode #1510-001 | week of November 26, 2020
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 site 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.
December 2020
Episode #1713-001 | week of December 3, 2020
Grey County, Ontario
A Look Back At “Our First Winter Trip To Ontario”
Grey County, Ontario is a winter lover's dream. This mystical area located along the Georgian Bay offers the winter enthusiast every possible form of activity that can be done in the snow and ice.
Episode #1604-001 | week of December 10, 2020
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“Where Winter Is King”
It's back to the U.P. as we snowmobile to Lake Superior, Tahquamenon Falls and Whitefish Point. This is an adventure to remember.
Episode #1213-002 | week of December 17, 2020
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
“Winter in the Soo”
Join us for the most grueling snowmobile race in the country, the I-500. From there it is everything winter from ice hockey to x-country skiing.
Episode #1116-002 | week of December 24, 2020
Great Lakes Bay Region, Michigan
“Christmas in the Great Lakes Bay Region”
There are so many Christmas activities going on in the Great Lakes Bay Region it was a monumental task to show all of them, but we are going to try on today's show. This area covers all of Bay County, Midland County and Saginaw County so you know it’s going to be fun.
Episode #1603-001 | week of December 31, 2020
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 downhill skiing and special snow dance that you will not want to miss.