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Program Schedule
Episodes usually air the weekend following the "week of" date. Check your local PBS Station for airdates and times
October 2025
Episode #2209 | week of October 23, 2025
Central Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“ATV FUN" Part 2
We continue our historic journey up the Haywire Grade Trail. This old railroad grade from the late 1800s is now a trail for fun and education. Historical kiosks are placed throughout the trail to provide information on its past significance.
Episode #2011 | week of October 30, 2025
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“A FALL FANTASTIC"
Join Tom as he kayaks down the Tahquamenon River, discovers a long-abandoned cemetery at Whitefish Point along with a stop at the only cranberry farm in Michigan. Plus, a couple more surprises.
November 2025
Episode #2212 | week of November 6, 2025
Roscommon County, Michigan
“AN AUTUMN ADVENTURE"
So, many things to do in the fall that we don’t know where to start. So, we will canoe and hike in the beauty of fall colors in Roscommon County.
Episode #1106 | week of November 13, 2025
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
“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.
Episode #1503 | week of November 20, 2025
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“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.
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Marquette MI
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