Viewer Mail
November 2020
11/1/2020 - Episode 1514 "Northeastern Upper Peninsula" (Sault Ste Marie MI)
This is a great episode, I love the U P and try to get up there about 5 to 6 times a year. I normally go to the Western side but I will have to make more time to camp on the Eastern side.
Jim Bade
Midland, MI
Midland, MI
11/4/2020 - Episode 1504 "Roscommon Trails" (Roscommon County MI)
My wife and I have always enjoyed on time in the Roscommon area. We are planning an extensive camping trip in 2021 in this area. We cannot wait to walk these trails again. Thank you.
Andy Kapusta Jr
Clinton Township, MI
Clinton Township, MI
11/11/2020 - Episode 1709 "A Trip Down Federal Forest Highway 13" (Hiawatha Forest, Michigan U.P.)
Very informative. Keep up the good work.
Ken Elsey
St. Clair Shores, MI
St. Clair Shores, MI
11/14/2020 - Episode 1712 "Best of the Sunrise Coast" (Michigan's Sunrise Coast)
And I thought we had it all here in the U.P. ... Definitely going to take this trip next year! Great video, thanks.👍👍
11/17/2020 - Episode 1712 "Best of the Sunrise Coast" (Michigan's Sunrise Coast)
This was actually a trip I was working on before covid....wanted to take my parents birdwatching in these areas. It was nice to see these places "live" instead of on maps and pictures. Thank you for taking us on "our" family trip!!
Denna Sherry
Hastings, MI
Hastings, MI
11/21/2020 - Episode 1507 "Ontario Waterfalls" (Grey County, Ontario)
We really enjoyed it and hope to visit Grey Country when travel restrictions are lifted.
Simone Kranz
Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI
11/21/2020 - Episode 1514 "Northeastern Upper Peninsula" (Sault Ste Marie MI)
Awesome! My husband and I just went to those locations featured in mid September. We will definitely be back and your show sparked a conversation about visiting in the winter.
Megan Patterson
Pentwater, MI
Pentwater, MI
11/22/2020 - Episode 1507 "Ontario Waterfalls" (Grey County, Ontario)
Looks like a very relaxed enjoyable area to visit.
Saundra Besemer
South Haven, MI
South Haven, MI
11/22/2020 - Episode 1507 "Ontario Waterfalls" (Grey County, Ontario)
We really enjoyed seeing the waterfalls and want to visit them in the future. Thank you.
The Troutmans
West Olive, MI
West Olive, MI
11/22/2020 - Episode 1507 "Ontario Waterfalls" (Grey County, Ontario)
Beautiful scenery and good information on things to see in the area. Waterfalls certainly look worth visiting!
Barb Loney
Michigan
Michigan
11/22/2020 - Episode 1507 "Ontario Waterfalls" (Grey County, Ontario)
I look forward to watching great getaways every week. I plan a lot of my vacations from your shows. Definitely going to take this waterfalls tour in 2021. Thanks Tom
Michael Pattison
Lyons, MI
Lyons, MI
December 2020
12/21/2020 - Episode 1213 "Winter In The Soo" (Sault Ste Marie MI)
"GREAT" show. Hoping to visit everything from the show this winter by snowmobile. Thanks for all you & your crew do. Stay safe and healthy. Happy Holidays.
Scott Owen
Drummond Island, MI
Drummond Island, MI
12/21/2020 - Episode 1213 "Winter In The Soo" (Sault Ste Marie MI)
I loved this episode. We have been there before, would love to go back. We have been to the antlers once before, I would definitely like to go tubing.
Christopher Ellis
Owosso, MI
Owosso, MI
12/26/2020 - Episode 1116 "Christmas in the Great Lakes Bay Region"
Very good! I loved the information on Frankenmuth. I don't live far from there, but love watching specials on this beautiful city!
Tig Lloyd
Millington, MI
Millington, MI
12/27/2020 - Episode 1116 "Christmas in the Great Lakes Bay Region"
I just love your show! I watch it every Sunday with my father, thank you so much for such a lovely way for him to be able to see our great state in his advanced years.
Mandy Hubbard
Union City, MI
Union City, MI
12/27/2020 - Episode 1116 "Christmas in the Great Lakes Bay Region"
It was a very informative show. Sure hope I get to go there.
Victoria Elie
Escanaba, MI
Escanaba, MI
12/29/2020 - Episode 1116 "Christmas in the Great Lakes Bay Region"
Loved it! Can't wait for next year to check some of these places!
Julie Londrigan
Grand Blanc, MI
Grand Blanc, MI
January 2021
1/9/2021 - Episode 1801 "A UP Snowshoeing Adventure" (Michigan U.P.)
Thank you for taking me on the journey with you. Love Michigan. Love home.
1/9/2021 - "The Mystique of Manistique" (Manistique, Michigan)
Great episode Tom! I love spending time in the Manistique area, and now I have more places to find thanks to your show.
1/11/2021 - Episode 1801 "A U.P. Snowshoeing Adventure" (Manistique MI)
Nice show. I always wanted information on Fayette Park. I will now plan a trip there. Thank you for the nice show.
Ed Bialek
Bay City, MI
Bay City, MI
February 2021
2/1/2021 - Episode 1707 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 1"
It looked really beautiful and peaceful.
Jim Scalzo
Bay City, MI
Bay City, MI
2/1/2021 - Episode 1707 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 1"
Wonderful views and information! We would like to plan a trip to the area now. Thank you!
Pamela Meyer
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo, MI
2/2/2021 - Episode 1707 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 1"
Great show, I never knew there was so much to do on the Sunrise Coast. Looking forward to the guide so I can plan my summer travels.
Patricia Schmidt
Westland, MI
Westland, MI
2/2/2021 - Episode 1707 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 1"
Loved the trail review on the Sunrise Side. Will definitely try the hiking through there.
Jon Person
Ortonville, MI
Ortonville, MI
2/2/2021 - Episode 1707 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 1"
Very informative. I did not know about this state park prior to your show.
Tracey Moyer
Grawn, MI
Grawn, MI
2/3/2021 - Episode 1110 "Tawas Bay Circle Tour"
Excellent! Beautiful scenery and I love Tom's sense of humor!!!
Jeanne Riddle
Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights, MI
2/4/2021 - Episode 1707 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 1"
As always, this episode made us want to visit the Tawas area. We are planning a trip for May when the warblers are passing through and would like any info regarding the area. We enjoy all the episodes of Great Getaways and always look forward to learning about the places that are presented.
Karen Lamia
Marquette, MI
Marquette, MI
2/5/2021 - Episode 1109 "Lake Superior's South Shore" (Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan & the Eastern Upper Peninsula)
Great job on this video. It deserves a million views.
2/6/2021 - Episode 1708 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 2"
Loved all the hidden trails we didn't know were there. We had just visited the area last summer. We will definitely go back!!
Gary Maurer
Vassar, MI
Vassar, MI
2/6/2021 - Episode 1708 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 2"
Great show! Loved the AuSable River island campsites! Also along the river sites!
Cathy Lovett
Burton, MI
Burton, MI
2/7/2021 - Episode 1708 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 2"
It was great. Made me want to go hike and camp there.
Brenna Hendrix
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo, MI
2/7/2021 - Episode 1708 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 2"
Loved it! Always enjoy the show.
Marjorie DeVisser
Vicksburg, MI
Vicksburg, MI
2/8/2021 - Episode 1708 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 2"
This was my first ever episode and this provided great information for my next hike. My wife and I will head this way in the spring.
Steve Morreale
Midland, MI
Midland, MI
2/8/2021 - Episode 1708 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 2"
I loved it! Can't wait to get up there and hike it, did't realize there was such nice hiking trails in that area!! So beautiful too.
Susan Plude
Fenton, MI
Fenton, MI
2/9/2021 - Episode 1708 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 2"
I absolutely loved the show and I am looking for the horshoe island camp site it featured but cannot find it. Do you have more information?
Andrew McCormack
Livonia, MI
Livonia, MI
You can find information on the two "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast" episodes of Great Getaways on our online travel planner here: Episode 1707/1708 Travel Planner. Specific information about the Horseshoe Island campsite can be found on the Huron-Manistee National Forests website AuSable River Primitive Camping page and at recreation.gov. The island campsites are numbers 041C (website) and 037C (website). I hope that information helps. Thanks for watching Great Getaways!
2/10/2021 - Episode 1708 "Our Favorite Hikes on the Sunrise Coast - part 2"
(This episode) has me rethinking my preference for the other side of the state.
Dennis Moser
Oxford, MI
Oxford, MI
2/13/2021 - Episode 1802 "Wilderness Waterfalls" (Michigan U.P.)
Loved this show! We are in the process of planning a UP trip later in the year and what a great idea.
Angela Wiserman
Honor, MI
Honor, MI
2/13/2021 - Episode 1802 "Wilderness Waterfalls" (Michigan U.P.)
I loved it. I enjoy travel shows about Michigan
Richard Barrett
Harrison, MI
Harrison, MI
2/14/2021 - Episode 1802 "Wilderness Waterfalls" (Michigan U.P.)
Great show and makes me want to do this same trip.
Michael Lyzenga
Alto, MI
Alto, MI
2/14/2021 - Episode 1802 "Wilderness Waterfalls" (Michigan U.P.)
It was great, makes me want to get back to the UP this fall and maybe in a RV like you did. It looks like fun thanks for all the great shows.
Ken Aalderink
Holland, MI
Holland, MI
2/15/2021 - Episode 1802 "Wilderness Waterfalls" (Michigan U.P.)
I love your waterfall episodes
2/15/2021 - Episode 1802 "Wilderness Waterfalls" (Michigan U.P.)
Great! Very useful info for trips to take. Love the show. Tom, you do a nice job each week, and I look forward to watching. Keep up the great work!
Mark Dillingham
Holt, MI
Holt, MI
2/15/2021 - Episode 1802 "Wilderness Waterfalls" (Michigan U.P.)
A great show! I never knew there were so many wonderful waterfalls in the U.P. Thanks for showing me lots of places to visit right here in my home state of Michigan.
John Goy
Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI
2/16/2021 - Episode 1802 "Wilderness Waterfalls" (Michigan U.P.)
I loved it! Just was flipping thru channels and stumbled on it. As I began to listen I realized it was the guys from The Northern Experience I used to watch in my younger days! So glad to find you all again. My parents just sold our home in Naubinway and I just purchased a travel trailer to keep coming to the UP. I will make sure to watch for this show.
Ruth Kerbyson
Howell, MI
Howell, MI
2/20/2021 - Episode 1503 "Top of the Lake Circle Tour" (Michigan U.P.)
Tom and Great Getaways are the absolute best!
2/20/2021 - Episode 1503 "Top of the Lake Circle Tour" (Michigan U.P.)
Cut River Bridge and Gorge is a beautiful, oft overlooked spot.
2/20/2021 - Episode 1802 "Wilderness Waterfalls" (Michigan U.P.)
Definitely would like a map like the one shown on the program. We would like to tour these falls listed! Really enjoyed how the program was put together, made us want to get going!! Thank You
Sandra Wangler
West Branch, MI
West Branch, MI
2/21/2021 - Episode 1503 "Top of the Lake Scenic Byway" (Michigan U.P.)
Awesome. We did part of the route years ago. Would like your guide so we can go again with a little more insight. Thanks for everything you guys do.
Cindy Drenth
Belmont, MI
Belmont, MI
2/23/2021 - Episode 1802 "Wilderness Waterfalls" (Michigan U.P.)
During this time, it is great to watch greatgetaways to plan our next getaway. My wife and I were wondering when the next episode of "Wilderness waterfalls part 2" will air? Please let us know. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy the trip!
Andrew Kapusta Jr
Clinton Township, MI
Clinton Township, MI
We are currently working on 1803 "Wilderness Waterfalls" part 2 which is scheduled to run in April.
March 2021
3/28/2021 - Episode 1501 "Annual Heritage Coast Sail Days on Lake Huron" (Tawas Bay, michigan)
Loved it. I liked that the Tawas Bay is shallower and warmer to be able to take grandchildren to play. The museum and light house looked interesting as well. Smoked fish sounded delicious.
Jill Adams
Shelby, MI
Shelby, MI
3/31/2021 - Episode 1501 "Annual Heritage Coast Sail Days on Lake Huron" (Tawas Bay, michigan)
I loved the show about Tawas! Beautiful! The picnic site was gorgeous!
Marianne Look
Commerce Township, MI
Commerce Township, MI
April 2021
4/1/2021 - Episode 1501 "Annual Heritage Coast Sail Days on Lake Huron" (Tawas Bay, michigan)
Very enlightening and very beautiful area of our state.
Christopher Ellis
Owosso, MI
Owosso, MI