Episode Archives: 2025
January 2025
Episode #1603-003 | 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. We will mix in some ice fishing and visit a winter festival along the way.
Episode #2201-001 | week of January 9, 2025
Schoolcraft County, Michigan
“A U.P. Winter Classic”
We take a trip back in time to see winter in the U.P. 25 years ago. Featuring segments on Cross-Country Skiing at Indian Lake State Park, Snowshoeing at Rainey Wildlife Area, Ice Fishing on Indian Lake, Kitch-iti-kipi at Palms Book State Park, Snowmobiling in Schoolcraft County and the Thunder Bowl.
Episode #2002-001 | week of January 16, 2025
Escanaba, Michigan
“Discover Winter in Escanaba”
In the winter there is so much to do and this winter we travel to the city with the longest freshwater shoreline of any county in the entire USA. We will ice fish for trophy walleye and tour Escanaba but not in Da Moonlight!
Episode #1901-001 | week of January 23, 2025
Michigan / Ontario
“The Best of Winter”
We have seen some incredible winter scenery and experienced some exciting winter fun and thought let’s share some of our favorites with our viewers. It’s all here today on the Best of Winter.
Episode #2202-001 | week of January 30, 2025
Central Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“Spring in the Central Upper Peninsula”
We geocache our way through some of the most scenic spots to find hidden treasure, then we are going to check out a historic bar.
February 2025
Episode #2102-001 | week of February 6, 2025
Central Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“Wilderness Trails on E-Bikes”
We love the wilderness and want to try a new way to explore it. We test our skills on electric bikes. Sound easy? Maybe not. Watch and find out.
Episode #2203-001 | week of February 13, 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. Then we are going to take a pasty taste test.
Episode #2112-001 | week of February 20, 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 #1804-003 | week of February 27, 2025
Michigan / Ontario
“Where the Water Has Taken Us”
Michigan and Canada are known for their waterways and today we will show you some of the best. We will canoe, kayak, and boat through some of the most spectacular and exciting waterways that are accessible to everyone.
March 2025
Episode #2103-001 | week of March 6, 2025
Michigan / Ontario
“Our Favorite Hikes” part 1
We have hiked in so many great places that we couldn’t bring them all to you in one show. Today we will concentrate on Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and Canada including the Huron Manistee National Forest.
Episode #2104-001 | week of March 13, 2025
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
“Our Favorite Hikes” part 2
This is part 2 of our favorite hikes and it takes us to the Upper Peninsula and beyond. So, grab your boots and watch as we head into the back country with part 2 of our favorite hikes.
Episode #1908-002 | week of March 20, 2025
Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region
“GLBR Best of the Outdoors 2”
This is the second in our 2-part series of the best of the outdoors in mid-Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region. This week we will discover world class walleye fishing, nature and so much more. If you love the outdoors, you will love this area.
Episode #2109-001 | week of March 27, 2025
Roscommon County, Michigan
“Roscommon County Circle Tour”
We picked out some new hot spots in Roscommon County that we felt needed the attention of tourists like us. From the all-new Copper Kettle Distillery and an old favorite that needs an update, the legendary CCC Camp. Come with us to start our journey around the county.
April 2025
Episode #2008-002 | week of April 3, 2025
Wisconsin / Minnesota / Michigan / Ontario
“A Look Back: 20 Years of Making Memories”
2023 marked 20 years of bringing you Great Getaways and today we want to highlight some of the best.
Episode #2204-001 | week of April 10, 2025
Roscommon County, Michigan
“Catch Us If You Can”
Tom has been emceeing the Houghton Lake Area fishing contest called Catch Us If You Can for the last 19 years. April 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the contest with Tom hosting the drawing to pick the winners. We thought we would look back at the highlights from those years.
Episode #2112-001 | 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.