Episode Archives: 2023
January 2023
Episode #2001-001 | week of January 5, 2023
Bruce & Grey Counties, Ontario
“Ontario's Bruce Peninsula in Winter”
On today’s show we are going to look back to a pre-pandemic winter trip to Ontario. From snowmobiles to skis, we will take a scenic tour of Owen Sound around Georgian Bay.
Episode #2002-001 | week of January 12, 2023
Escanaba, Michigan
“Discover Winter in Escanaba”
In the winter there is so much to do and this winter we travel to the city with the longest freshwater shoreline of any county in the entire USA. We will ice fish for trophy walleye and tour Escanaba but not in Da Moonlight!
Episode #2003-001 | week of January 19, 2023
Houghton Lake, 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 #1907-002 | week of January 26, 2023
Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region
“GLBR Best of the Outdoors 1”
In the middle of Michigan is an outdoor paradise. It includes everything from fat tire biking to hiking the Pere Marquette trail and kayaking the Chippewa River just to name a few of the many outdoor opportunities. It’s an area called the Great Lakes Bay, and we will bring you the best of the outdoors in this 2-part series.
February 2023
Episode #2004-001 | week of February 2, 2023
Manistique, Michigan / Hiawatha National Forest
“Lots of Snow”
We love the snow and there is always plenty of it in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We will play in it all, then visit some ice-capped lighthouses.
Episode #1913-001 | week of February 9, 2023
Grand Marais, Michigan
“Pictured Rocks: The East End”
Starting at the Grand Marais Ranger Station we discover incredible trails through the Grand Sable Dunes to the Grand Sable Falls and up the Grand Sable Light and then onto shipwreck discovery.
Episode #1902-002 | week of February 16, 2023
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
“Hiawatha National Forest Part 1”
We spend a lot of time in the Hiawatha National Forest hiking and exploring and that’s what we are going to do on this 2-part special. It all starts on the Bruno’s Run Hiking Trail.
Episode #2005-001 | week of February 23, 2023
Cadillac, Michigan
“Cadillac - Not the Car, The Town”
We didn’t know that you could kayak, canoe, fish, and mushroom hunt in Cadillac. So, we did. Oh, and we also visited some of their watering holes. Great Time!
March 2023
Episode #1712-002 | week of March 2, 2023
Michigan's Sunrise Coast
“Best of the Sunrise Coast”
The Sunrise Coast of Lake Huron has so many things to do for the outdoor enthusiast that we had to make a full tour out of it. We start at the southern point of the bay on bikes and end the trip with some music and festivities.
Episode #1908-002 | week of March 9, 2023
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 #1906-002 | week of March 16, 2023
Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan's Upper Peninsula
“Michigan's Canoe Wilderness”
In the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula lies an incredible canoe wilderness where you can camp, canoe, kayak and portage from one of 23 lakes to another. No wheeled vehicles of any kind is allowed and no motors. Just you, your kayak and Mother Nature.