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December 2025
12/1/2025 - Facebook Photo (Hiawatha Campgrounds - Episode 1709 "A Trip Down Federal Forest Highway 13")
The Hiawatha at large: the most intimidating swamp I’ve never hiked through. Look at an aerial view of this thing on google maps: see any roads? Not really. Look at terrain view: not many high points. That’s because it’s mostly woodland swamp. I suspect though, if one were to make it a point to target those high points, it would make for some truly epic wilderness views.
12/1/2025 - Facebook Photo (Hiawatha Campgrounds - Episode 1709 "A Trip Down Federal Forest Highway 13")
My Happy Place! I have camped up there for over 60 years! And now I take my grandkids!
12/1/2025 - Facebook Photo (Hiawatha Campgrounds - Episode 1709 "A Trip Down Federal Forest Highway 13")
Been to most of those campgrounds
12/2/2025 - Facebook Photo (Hiawatha Campgrounds - Episode 1709 "A Trip Down Federal Forest Highway 13")
Had mostly great times and a couple not-so-great ones up there, back in my younger days. Like the time we went berry picking in a marsh off of the Island Lake campground. I tripped on a beehive and got stung a half-dozen times by yellow jackets! But overall I love it up there. One time we were fishing Moccasin Lake and out of nowhere a whirlwind arose and sprayed us all with lake water it had picked up. Memories like that, you don't forget! But that area was great for camping and a home base for day trips. Maybe exaggerating but Dad seemed to know every 2-track to every little lake. He had a curious gene and wanted to scout everything.
12/5/2025 - Facebook Photo (Hiawatha Campgrounds - Episode 1709 "A Trip Down Federal Forest Highway 13")
I have stayed at Widewaters over 15 times. And Petes lake 2x. I love this area, excellent Trout Fishing!
12/12/2025 - Facebook Photo (Christmas Michigan - Upcoming Episode)
Merry Christmas, Tom, to all the Great Getaways team, AND to all the Great Getaways fans!
12/13/2025 - Facebook Photo (Snowshoeing Marl Lake - Episode 2003 "Winter Trails")
That is a nice trail.
12/13/2025 - Facebook Photo (Kitch-iti-kipi Winter - Episode 2004 "Lots of Snow")
I’ve been there several times however not during the winter.
12/13/2025 - Facebook Photo (Kitch-iti-kipi Winter - Episode 2004 "Lots of Snow")
Love this place ❤️
12/14/2025 - Facebook Photo (Kitch-iti-kipi Winter - Episode 2004 "Lots of Snow")
It’s a must see when you're up there!
12/15/2025 - Instagram Photo (Indian Lake State Park - Episode 2004 "Lots of Snow")
One of my favorite episodes.
12/15/2025 - Instagram Photo (Indian Lake State Park - Episode 2004 "Lots of Snow")
I LOVED this one!
12/20/2025 - Facebook Photo (Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Episode 1604 "Where Winter is King")
Absolutely amazing!!!
12/21/2025 - Instagram Photo (Whitefish Point - Episode 1604 "Where Winter Is King")
LOVE it here!
12/21/2025 - Facebook Photo (Whitefish Point - Episode 1604 "Where Winter Is King")
Awesome place
12/22/2025 - Facebook Photo (Whitefish Point - Episode 1604 "Where Winter Is King")
I love Whitefish Point been there many many times 😊
12/23/2025 - Facebook Photo (Whitefish Point - Episode 1604 "Where Winter Is King")
A great place to visit!!
12/25/2025 - Facebook Photo (Merry Christmas - Episode 1801 "A U.P. Snowshoeing Adventure")
Fun episode! Lots of snow
12/25/2025 - Facebook Photo (Merry Christmas - Episode 1801 "A U.P. Snowshoeing Adventure")
Merry Christmas to you too!🎄🎄🎄
12/25/2025 - Facebook Photo (Merry Christmas - Episode 1801 "A U.P. Snowshoeing Adventure")
Merry Christmas Tom, Denny, and crew!!!
12/26/2025 - Facebook Photo (Merry Christmas - Episode 1801 "A U.P. Snowshoeing Adventure")
Hope you had a Merry Christmas Great Getaways staff. Happy New Year!
12/26/2025 - Facebook Photo (Whitefish Point - Episode 1604 "Where Winter Is King")
Nice ride on the Harleys. Love that Museum!
January 2026
1/4/2026 - Facebook Photo (Thunderbowl - Episode 2201 "A U.P. Winter Classic")
Shhhh don’t give away our favorite spot lol 🤗
1/7/2026 - Facebook Photo (Thunderbowl - Episode 2201 "A U.P. Winter Classic")
Love the old video!
1/10/2026 - Facebook Photo (Episode 2201 "A U.P. Winter Classic")
Tom & Denny, I really enjoyed the GG Classic that you did up in the U.P. that was aired this week. 1996 was around this time I started watching Northern Experience, and I have been watching ever since. I hope to see more classics, but it would be fun to hear the N.E. theme song at the beginning when you air those classics. Cheers!
1/11/2026 - Facebook Photo (Episode 2201 "A U.P. Winter Classic")
Loved this episode, please do more classics.
1/11/2026 - Episode 2201 "A U.P. Winter Classic" (Schoolcraft County, Michigan)
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the U.P. winter classic. Would love to see more of them. Thank You.
Bruce H.
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1/14/2026 - Pinterest Pin (Cross-Country Skiing at Indian Lake Pathway - Episode 2201 "A U.P. Winter Classic")
Heaven on earth. Ahhhhh! 🙏🏼❤️ all day every day
1/16/2026 - Facebook Photo (Christmas, Michigan - Episode 2302 "When Winter Stays Late")
Like your show
1/17/2026 - Facebook Photo (Roscommon County Snowmobiling - Episode 2305 "Michigan's All-Around Winter Fun Fest")
Thank you. For the nice words and you're welcome. But it really comes down to mother nature and the DNR they tell us how many times we can go out.
1/18/2026 - Facebook Photo (Christmas, Michigan - Episode 2302 "When Winter Stays Late")
Passed and stopped so many times going to our cabin and coming home. Stayed at the Motel and went shopping and gambling. It was so much fun!
1/23/2026 - Facebook Photo (Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park - Episode 2302 "When Winter Stays Late")
One of the best shows on PBS let alone network television.
1/24/2026 - Facebook Photo (Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park - Episode 2302 "When Winter Stays Late")
Tom, and Great Getaways, Thank you from someone who just can't get out there and enjoy the great outdoors and see Michigans awesome places anymore, and many others live through you and your experiences. Thank you.
1/24/2026 - Facebook Photo (Scott Falls - Episode 2302 "When Winter Stays Late")
My Favorite UP falls! and PBS Host!
February 2026
2/2/2026 - Facebook Photo (Ogemaw County Snowmobile Trails - Episode 1901 "The Best of Winter")
Love yr show man,, every week
2/9/2026 - Facebook Photo (Geocaching - Episode 2202 "Spring in the Central Upper Peninsula")
Love the show!
2/15/2026 - Facebook Photo (Point Au Gres Nature Lookout - Episode 2303 "Au Gres Bay: Where Native People Fished For Sturgeon")
This looks amazing!
2/20/2026 - Facebook Photo (Geocaching - Episode 2202 "Spring in the Central Upper Peninsula")
Fun episode!
2/20/2026 - Facebook Photo (Canoes & Troll - Episode 2304 "Water, Woods & Legends")
We visited Benny!
2/21/2026 - Facebook Photo (Benny The Beard Fisher Troll Sculpture - Episode 2304 "Water, Woods & Legends")
He is amazing to see.
2/21/2026 - Facebook Photo (Benny The Beard Fisher Troll Sculpture - Episode 2304 "Water, Woods & Legends")
Went this past fall to see Benny, amazing. You won't be disappointed.
2/21/2026 - Facebook Photo (Benny The Beard Fisher Troll Sculpture - Episode 2304 "Water, Woods & Legends")
Benny was the first troll for me to see. I have also seen the ones in Ohio. Lots more out there! They're amazing!
2/21/2026 - Facebook Photo (Benny The Beard Fisher Troll Sculpture - Episode 2304 "Water, Woods & Legends")
if you're in the area of Germfask, MI, a visit to Benny is a must. Then, during the "season", drive through Seney National Wildlife Refuge.
2/21/2026 - "Water, Woods & Legends" (Episode 2304)
Great Getaways 👍 Thank You
2/21/2026 - "Water, Woods & Legends" (Episode 2304)
Germfask to the Highwater truck trail (Cookson Bridge) is one of our favorite canoe trips. All day get an early start. Stay covered or you will get a sun burn.
2/22/2026 - Facebook Photo (Canoes & Troll - Episode 2304 "Water, Woods & Legends")
Benny the Beard Fisher in Germfask, MI (UP). We always look forward to a visit with Benny!
2/27/2026 - Facebook Photo (Northland Outfitters - Episode 2304 "Water, Woods & Legends")
Love this place.. Can't wait to go back this summer.
March 2026
3/1/2026 - Facebook Photo (Escanaba River Fishing - Episode 2203 "A Trip Down the Escanaba River")
Love the shows brings peace