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Episodes usually air the weekend following the "week of" date. Check your local PBS Station for airdates and times

July 2021

Episode #1605 | week of July 8, 2021

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 #1510 | week of July 15, 2021

Manistique, 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.

Episode #1712 | week of July 22, 2021

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 #1811 | week of July 29, 2021

Roscommon County, Michigan

“SMALL TOWN SHOPS UP NORTH”

When Tom’s wife said next time you go north I want to come and shop the quaint little shops that dot the north and I would like to know where to go. So, we went on a quest for some of the charming little stores in a little town up north.

August 2021

Episode #1511 | week of August 5, 2021

Bruce County, Ontario

“LIGHTHOUSE KAYAK TRIP”

Lighthouses standing majestically on a shoreline or an island conjure up images of romance and adventure. This trip will take us to 8 different lighthouses all located on Lake Huron.