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

November 2023

Episode #1503 | week of November 23, 2023

St. Ignace to Manistique, 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.

Episode #1807 | week of November 30, 2023

Roscommon County, Michigan

“UP NORTH DISCOVERY"

From canoeing the mighty AuSable, kayaking Lake St. Helen, enjoying some local eats and riding ATVs with a little shopping thrown in, this show has something for everyone.

December 2023

Episode #2003 | week of December 7, 2023

Houghton Lake, Michigan

“WINTER TRAILS”

Snowmobiling is not the only way to hit the trails in winter. Today we will jump on ATV’s and discover the famous 222 ATV trail in St. Helen then it’s on to snowshoeing, ice fishing and a lot more including the big winter carnival, Tip Up Town USA. Today show is all about Winter!

Episode #1603 | week of December 14, 2023

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 a special snow dance that you won’t want to miss.

Episode #1801 | week of December 21, 2023

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

“A U.P. SNOWSHOEING ADVENTURE”

Deep, deep snow everywhere. This trip sees more of the white stuff than you can imagine, and we take you to some of the best trails to experience a snowshoe adventure like no other.