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

November 2025

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.

Episode #1709 | week of November 27, 2025

Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

“A TRIP DOWN FEDERAL FOREST HIGHWAY 13"

Highway 13 starts at U.S. 2 and travels north through 3 counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is considered one of the most scenic drives in the country as it goes right through the Hiawatha National Forest. Lakes and wildlife are everywhere along with some of the most amazing fall color.

December 2025

Episode #2003 | week of December 4, 2025

Roscommon County, Michigan

“WINTER TRAILS"

Snowmobiling is not the only way to hit the trails in winter. Today we will jump on ATVs 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’s show is all about winter!

Episode #2004 | week of December 11, 2025

Manistique / Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

“LOTS OF SNOW"

We love snow and there is always plenty of it in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. And we will play in it all. Then we will visit some ice capped lighthouses.

Episode #1604 | week of December 18, 2025

Upper Peninsula, Michigan

“WHERE WINTER IS KING"

Its back to the U.P. as we snowmobile to Lake Superior, Tahquamenon Falls and Whitefish Point. This is an adventure to remember.

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  • WCMU

    Mt Pleasant MI

    WCMU
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    Thu @ 5:30am
    Sat @ 11:30am

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    Detroit MI

    WTVS (DPTV)
    Tue @ 5:30am
    Wed @ 4:30am
    WTVS CREATE
    Sat @ 4:30pm

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    Grand Rapids MI

    WGVU
    Sun @ 11:30am

  • WKAR

    E Lansing MI

    WKAR
    Sat @ 3:30pm
    Thu @ 1pm
    WKAR CREATE
    Tue @ 12:30pm

  • WDCQ

    Bad Axe MI

    WDCQ
    Tue @ 6am
    Sat @ 4pm
    DELTA CREATE
    Sat @ 6:30pm
    Tue @ 8:30pm

  • WNMU

    Marquette MI

    WNMU-TV
    Sat @ 4:30pm
    Thu @ 10pm
    Fri @ 5pm
    WNMU PLUS
    Fri @ 8:30pm

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