Upcoming
Program Schedule
Episodes usually air the weekend following the "week of" date. Check your local PBS Station for airdates and times
August 2026
Episode #2312 | week of August 27, 2026
Central Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“TRIP UP M-94 THROUGH THE HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST"
Join us as we travel north on a colorful fall journey along M-94 from Manistique to Shingleton through the heart of Michigan’s Hiawatha National Forest.
September 2026
Episode #1912 | week of September 3, 2026
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan / Eastern U.P.
“FALL IN THE EASTERN U.P."
Time to go back to Tahquamenon Falls and take a long hike on the Lake Superior shoreline. We include a color tour of an ancient Indian burial ground.
Episode #1911 | week of September 10, 2026
Manistique, Michigan
“AUTUMN IN THE UPPER PENINSULA"
It is autumn in the Upper Peninsula and that means the color is fantastic and the wilderness is waiting to be explored. This is a fall trip to remember.
Episode #2110 | week of September 17, 2026
Marquette County, Michigan
“THE BEAUTY OF FALL IN THE U.P."
Our good friend and exciting adventurer, Tod Poirier takes us on a color tour to remember. From the dead river basin to unbelievable overlooks, we see it all today.
Episode #2112 | week of September 24, 2026
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.
Where to watch Great Getaways
Mt Pleasant MI
WCMU
Mon @ 7:30pm
Thu @ 5:30am
Sat @ 11:30am
Detroit MI
WTVS (DPTV)
Tue @ 5:30am
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Grand Rapids MI
WGVU
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E Lansing MI
WKAR
Sat @ 3:30pm
Thu @ 1pm
Thu @ 10:30pm
WKAR CREATE
Wed @ 12:30pm
Bad Axe MI
WDCQ
Tue @ 6am
DELTA CREATE
Sat @ 6:30pm
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Marquette MI
WNMU-TV
Sat @ 4:30pm
Thu @ 10pm
Fri @ 5pm
Nationwide
FUN ROADS TV
Daily @ Various Times