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Episodes usually air the weekend following the "week of" date. Check your local PBS Station for airdates and times
February 2026
Episode #2203 | week of February 26, 2026
Central Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“A TRIP DOWN THE ESCANABA RIVER"
There is so much wilderness to explore in the U.P. that it will take a lifetime to discover it all. On today’s show our good friend from Northern Michigan, Tod Poirier and his wife, Donna take us on a wilderness canoe trip down the Escanaba River. Then we are going to take a pasty taste test.
March 2026
Episode #2103 | week of March 5, 2026
Ontario / Michigan
“OUR FAVORITE HIKES" PART 1
We have hiked in so many great places that we couldn’t bring them all to you in one show. Today we will concentrate on Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and Canada including the Huron Manistee National Forest.
Episode #2104 | week of March 12, 2026
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
“OUR FAVORITE HIKES" PART 2
This is part 2 of our favorite hikes and it takes us to the Upper Peninsula and beyond. So, grab your boots and watch as we head into the back country with part 2 of our favorite hikes.
Episode #1908 | week of March 19, 2026
Great Lakes Bay Region, Michigan
“GLBR BEST OF THE OUTDOORS 2"
This is the second in our 2-part series of the best of the outdoors in mid-Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region. This week we will discover world class walleye fishing, nature and so much more. If you love the outdoors, you will love this area.
Episode #2105 | week of March 26, 2026
Grayling / Detroit, Michigan
“THE LAST OF THE OLD GROWTH FORESTS IN MICHIGAN"
We take a trip to the last old growth forest in Michigan. One of the largest state parks in the Lower Peninsula, Hartwick Pines features 49 acres of old-growth pine forest, a visitor center and logging museum, a modern campground and 21 miles of trails.
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