Upcoming
Program Schedule
Episodes usually air the weekend following the "week of" date. Check your local PBS Station for airdates and times
September 2026
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.
October 2026
Episode #2212 | week of October 1, 2026
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 explore, hike, fish and ride in the beauty of fall colors in Roscommon County.
Episode #2011 | week of October 8, 2026
Paradise, 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.
Episode #1512 | week of October 15, 2026
Tawas Bay, Michigan
“AUTUMN SPLENDOR"
We will take a color tour by paddle boat, a canoe trip in the cool clean air, see incredible overlooks with trees so beautiful they look like a master artist painted them, and we top it off with a hike on a National Forest trail.
Where to watch Great Getaways
Mt Pleasant MI
WCMU
Mon @ 7:30pm
Thu @ 5:30am
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Detroit MI
WTVS (Detroit PBS)
Tue @ 5:30am
WTVS CREATE
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Grand Rapids MI
WGVU
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E Lansing MI
WKAR
Sat @ 3:30pm
Thu @ 1pm
Thu @ 10:30pm
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
WNMU PLUS
Fri @ 8:30pm
Nationwide
FUN ROADS TV
Daily @ Various Times