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January 2012
Show # "Episode Title" [ Satellite Feed Date]
8055HD "Frozen Stiff" [ 01/05/12 ] Winter is the season when Michigan’s Upper Peninsula truly sparkles and we will enjoy it all as we take in the beauty from the top of Munising Falls and then set out on snowshoes for the spectacular frozen Wagner Falls. We will snowmobile down M94 to the little town of Gulliver to try our hand at ice fishing. There are many ways to enjoy this winter wonderland and we will bring it to you as we explore the beautiful countryside from the inside of a snowmobile trail groomer. After today’s show when you think of a cozy winter getaway you will think “Michigan’s Upper Peninsula."
Free DVD / Comment Form	Upper Peninsula Winter Travel Planner	Manistique Tourism Council
8056HD "Our Favorite Hikes" part 1 [ 01/12/12 ] One of the best ways to see Michigan’s Sunrise Coast is on foot, whether you want to tour the National Forest, take a day hike along one of the most scenic rivers in the world, stroll along a beach with your children or go backpacking along a stretch of the Lake Huron Trail. We will show you all of our favorites along the “Sunrise Coast."
Free DVD / Guide / Comment Form	Favorite Hikes Travel Planner	Oscoda CVB
8057HD "Our Favorite Hikes" part 2 [ 01/19/12 ] We continue our favorite Hikes with more miles of backpacking and day trip trails that reach as far as you desire to travel on foot into the Huron Manistee National Forest woods, where an excellent system of shelters and tent sites offer backpackers plenty of possibilities for exploration. Step away from the paved roads and onto the trail and you’ll soon find plenty of quiet and solitude as well as deer, eagles and loons.
Free DVD / Guide / Comment Form	Favorite Hikes Travel Planner	Oscoda CVB
8058HD "Great Lakes Bay Region" [ 01/26/12 ] What is there to do outdoors in Mid-Michigan? More than you can imagine. On this whirlwind tour we discover grape farms, pumpkin patches, car shows, auto racing, bike trails, the Shiawassee Game Preserve and so much more.
Free Guide / Comment Form	Saginaw County Outdoors Travel Planner	Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB
February 2012
Show # "Episode Title" [ Satellite Feed Date]
901 "Wilderness Waterfalls" [ 02/02/12 ] There are over 80 waterfalls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and most of them are located in beautiful natural areas. Some take a hike getting to and others are almost on the highway. We are going to take you across the U.P. to discover as many as possible in the time we have. This is a composite of our waterfall adventures over the years and we think you will enjoy it.
Comment Form	Waterfalls of the U.P. (UP Travel)
902 "Making Memories" [ 02/09/12 ] Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes but there are beautiful lakes to be found inland too. Located in the middle of Michigan's mitten is an area called Michigan's other Great Lakes. It includes Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake and Lake Saint Helen. The fun you can have at this getaway will make family memories that will last a lifetime. We will bring you our favorites today on “Making Memories”.
Free DVD / Comment Form	Houghton Lake Summer Travel Planner	Houghton Lake Fall Travel Planner
	Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau
7720HD "Michigan's Sunrise Coast" [ 02/16/12 ] The perfect family getaway: canoe down the AuSable, play on Lake Huron or have a picnic and watch the ships go by. Many new and exciting adventures await you on this vacation for the whole family.
Free DVD / Guide / Comment Form	Tawas Biking Travel Planner	Tawas Biking Photo Gallery
	Tawas Bay Tourist & Convention Bureau
904 "Hiking The Bruce Trail" [ 02/23/12 ] Ontario is known for its rugged beauty and unspoiled wilderness and that is what we will discover as we travel along a portion of the world-renowned Bruce Trail. We hike to rock outcroppings that look down 300 feet into the Georgian Bay, we go into the back country through beautiful forests rich with wildlife and so much more.Hike with us as we discover the Bruce Trail.
Free Guide / Comment Form	Bruce Trail Travel Planner	Bruce Trail Photo Galleries
	Bruce County Tourism
March 2012
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8018HD "An Upper Peninsula Getaway" [ 03/01/12 ] A Historic Getaway: Travel to the Upper Peninsula with us as we step back in time. Our stops will include the smelting town of Fayette located in Snail Shell Harbor and then we will explore the Seul Choix Point Light House. Join us as we tour, hike and explore the history of the U.P.
Free DVD/ Comment Form	Manistique Historic Tour Travel Planner	Manistique Tourism Council
8014HD "Waterfalls of Grey County" [ 03/08/12 ] Where the water and rocks meet, you will feel the rush as the river flows over the escarpments edge. So appealing that they merit their own tour, these special places are often just a short drive or hike from busy roads. Host Tom O’Boyle will visit all 7 of Grey County’s waterfalls on the 115 mile self-guiding driving tour.
Free Guide/ Comment Form	Grey Waterfall Travel Planner	Grey County Tourism
8009HD "Family Friendly Fun" [ 03/15/12 ] We take to the air and fly over the prettiest and the most family friendly parks in the Midwest. Looking for great camping, fishing and swimming? It’s all here on the Great Parks of Michigan’s Thumb.
Free Guide / Comment Form	Sanilac Parks Travel Planner	Sanilac Tourism Association
8007HD "Lighthouse Tour" [ 03/22/12 ] Lighthouses standing majestically on a shoreline or an island conjure up images of romance and adventure. As picturesque as they are, their flashing lights served a necessary, practical function for mariners of the past. The waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay can be treacherous--many an unfortunate ship didn't weather the storm, even with the aid of a lighthouse beacon! This trip will take us to 8 different lighthouses all located on Lake Huron in Bruce County.
Free Guide / Comment Form	Bruce Lighthouse Tour Travel Planner	Bruce County Tourism
8010HD "Summer Adventure" [ 03/29/12 ] Whether you are looking for a scenic ride around Georgian Bay’s gentle terrain, or a heart pumping adrenaline rush of the Niagara escarpment’s downhill trails, we are going to experience all the alternatives today. With a lot of surprises along the way, we’ll end our day on the Georgian Bay for some incredible Salmon fishing and watch the sun set as we eat our fresh caught fish right on the boat.
Free Guide / Comment Form	Grey County Summer Travel Planner	Grey County Tourism
April 2012
Show # "Episode Title" [ Satellite Feed Date]
905 "The Leelanau Peninsula" [ 04/05/12 ] The Leelanau Peninsula is a small piece of heaven not just in its breathtaking beauty and natural attractions but also in its climate. Why is that important for a Great Getaway? It makes the peninsula a perfect growing area for grapes and grapes make wine, as we will discover on this trip through some of the most beautiful Vineyards in the world.
Comment Form	Leelanau Peninsula Wineries & Wine Trail
7716HD "Rural Garden Tour" [ 04/12/12 ] Nothing is more beautiful than flora and the fauna of spring. So many viewers wrote asking for more information on our first Rural Gardens show that we followed it up with even more botanicals and this time in stunning High Definition. Join us as we continue our discovery of some of the most beautiful gardens in North America as we tour the rural gardens of Ontario.
Free Guide / Comment Form	Rural Gardens of Grey & Bruce Counties	Garden Tour Photo Gallery
906 "Big Island Canoe Wilderness" [ 04/19/12 ] Located in the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Big Island Lake Wilderness contains 23 small lakes ranging in size from 5 to 149 acres and the only way to reach each one is to portage in. After time spent in the wild we end our trip at one of the rustic celebrations the U.P. is known for, Folkfest.
Free DVD / Guide / Comment Form	Big Island Canoe Travel Planner	Big Island Lake Photo Gallery
903 "Little City On The Bay" [ 04/26/12 ] We discover a hidden gem when we travel up the Lake Huron Coast in Michigan’s Thumb. There is fun on and off the water in this quaint little harbor town.
More Info / Comment Form	Port Sanilac Travel Planner	Port Sanilac DDA
May 2012
Show # "Episode Title" [ Satellite Feed Date]
904 "Hiking The Bruce Trail [ 05/03/12 ] Ontario is known for its rugged beauty and unspoiled wilderness and that is what we will discover as we travel along a portion of the world-renowned Bruce Trail. We hike to rock outcroppings that look down 300 feet into the Georgian Bay, we go into the back country through beautiful forests rich with wildlife and so much more.Hike with us as we discover the Bruce Trail.
Free Guide / Comment Form	Bruce Trail Travel Planner	Bruce Trail Photo Galleries
	Bruce County Tourism
907 "Nature Getaway" [ 05/10/12 ] If you love Mother Nature then come along as we watch her come alive. We watch an eagle feeding her young, take in the bird migration and enjoy a kayak trip through a protected wetland.
Free Guide / Comment Form	Oscoda Spring Travel Planner	Oscoda Spring Photo Galleries
	Oscoda Area CVB