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| January 2012 |
| What did you think of this week's show? |
| Sunday, January 01, 2012 10:46 AM Mick Davis - Bronson, MI We really enjoyed this week's show. We have been wanting to get more involved in winter activities, especially snowshoeing. We hike quite a bit and thought snowshoeing would be a natural winter activity for us. On the show you mentioned being able to rent snowshoes. That would seem like a good starting point for us. |
| Sunday, January 01, 2012 4:21 PM Barbara Van Syckle - Jackson, MI I loved it! I live in the Hiawatha National Forest six months a year, and am thrilled to see how beautifully you highlighted our area. |
| Sunday, January 01, 2012 4:29 PM Jim Buckingham - McMillan, MI I'm an avid "collector" of lighthouses and have photographed around 35, as well as 77 waterfalls of Michigan. I was intrigued as you showed lighthouses I have not photographed. Thank you. |
| Tuesday, January 03, 2012 8:00 PM Sheri Parke - Howell, MI This was the first time I saw your show. I absolutely enjoyed every minute! |
| Tuesday, January 03, 2012 8:13 PM Paul Habel - Venice, FL I live in Florida but I am originally from Michigan. I plan to visit in the winter and would find this info helpful. I would also like to share this DVD of exciting Michigan winter fun with my friends so that they would think about joining me when I come to Michigan. |
| Tuesday, January 03, 2012 8:16 PM Richard Chesbrough - Bloomfield Hills, MI I have just built a cabin on Lake Charlevoix, and this gives me some good ideas on how to enjoy it in the wintertime. |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 9:10 AM Peggy Mullaly - Plymouth, MI We loved it, we have always wanted to snow-shoe but had no idea where to rent or where to get started. |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 12:06 PM Westley Clements - Gowen, MI Great show. I've done some snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, and trail hiking in the UP and the most spectacular sight is Taquamenon in the winter. Keep up the great work! |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 12:33 PM Rod Krumlauf - Troy, MI Loved the show and have always wanted to try snowmobiling. This show might be what will get me started. Always look forward to your shows. |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 12:38 PM Saundra Nedeau - Belleville, MI Hi, my husband is from Manisitique and his family is still there. We visit in the summertime. We went to all those places that you put on your show and I think it's even pretty in the snow....great show...and we went in every season so fun there's always something to do. |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 12:30 PM Patience Granaas - St. Clair Shores, MI I never thought I would be tempted to go up north during the winter. Wow... it looks like fun. Lots of things to do. |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 12:56 PM Stephen Rutha - Allen Park, MI What did I think of this week's show? This week's show as well as all episodes was absolutely beautiful. Northern Michigan has the most beautiful scenery in the winter, and summer than any other state. My wife and I love Michigan and Great Getaways. I am 41 yrs old and have been watching the show religously every Saturday morning since I discovered it back in the mid to late 90s I believe. Your show is enjoyed by people of all ages. I wish I was able to get up north and participate in all of the wonderful winter activities but since I can't, I live it through your show. Tom is a great host for this show and it would not be the same without him. Tom and everybody, please keep up the good work & keep the awesome shows coming and I will keep watching. I appreciate having this show on PBS(WTVS & WCMU). |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 12:46 PM The Campbells - White Lake, MI Once again we have just seen another part of the beautiful Upper Peninsula that we didn't know existed! My husband and I grew up in Michigan and every year we take a week in early winter to explore the U.P. We have driven thru Schoolcraft County many times but have never been to Palms State Park or the beautiful Big Springs. Thank you for showcasing this quiet little peace of heaven in this week's episode. Happy to be living in the "greatest" of our States! |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 12:45 PM Beverly Bandt - Applegate, MI Enjoyed it very much. You showed some places we weren't familiar with in the Hiawatha Nat'l Forest. Also found the Schoolcraft Environmental Lab interesting--but need details on location so we can go there. The show is so interesting, you could have filled a whole hour or more. |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 4:31 PM Ryan Methner - Mt. Pleasant, MI I am a snowmobiler who goes to the UP every year to ride. This show gave me another perspective on how beautiful this state of Michigan is. I wish some of the restaurants that I go to would still be open. I really enjoyed this show today. |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 4:28 PM Larry Mynhier - Eaton Rapids, MI I really enjoyed this episode as the UP is a completely different place in the winter. |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 4:40 PM Paula Parkinson - Caro, MI The scenery was spectacularly photographed. Storyline of your adventure throughout the program flowed nicely. Narration was also interesting, clear, and spoken at a good relaxing, and understandable pace. Areas in the U.P that are off the beaten path and I feel are exquisite, beautiful, and never seen by most are several. Although you already probably know of them. Gee, almost wish I could go. Enjoyed your show! Nice to reminisce after living up there between 1980 & 1984. Should've stayed. |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 5:46 PM Bill Vandagriff - Birmingham, MI Excellent view of the UP. Enjoy the shows about Michigan, especially the UP. |
| Saturday, January 07, 2012 11:32 PM Cheryl Filarski - Clinton Township, MI Loved it, as usual. You take us to places that most people don't know about, but we want to know about them. Thanks. |
| Sunday, January 08, 2012 12:01 PM Brian Peterson - Norton Shores, MI First time watching it and I found it very enjoyable and informative. I will be sure to watch again. |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:07 PM Edward Gratowski II - Gibraltar, MI I really liked the program. I can't believe how many snowmobile trails and beautiful woods and inland lakes there are. I always loved the great Up North. Keep up the good work. Very impressed by all of the activities that you offer to everyone. Thanks for everything. |
| Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:52 PM Lee Otto - Gladwin, MI As an ex-snowmobiler, the scenery was great -- we rode all the trails around Manistique, Shingleton and Munising. I really enjoyed your show especially on HD TV. I look forward to it every week. |
| Thursday, January 12, 2012 3:57 PM Mary Germain - Sterling Heights, MI I love the show. My husband & I took the kids to the UP quite a bit when they were young. We always went in the summer. We saw alot of the places you showed. Now I want to go in the winter. |
| Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:08 PM Barney Ware - Interlochen, MI It was great. I did not know about those hiking trails. My wife and I use the info from your show for planning camping trips to the areas you feature that we have never been to. Thanks for all the "Great Getaways" |
| Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:32 PM Terry Little - Royal Oak, MI Great Getaways has always been a Fantastic show. I will use your information to get my out of state family and friends to vacation in our beautiful state of Michigan. Thank you for an out door "MICHIGAN" show that we can enjoy! |
| Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:42 PM JR Lomerson - Attica, MI Great Show. Nice to know we have all the wonderful attractions right here within a few hours drive from most areas in mid Michigan that we can entertain ourselves and with minimal cost to us. My wife really enjoyed your Hiking Favorites part 1 today (1/14/12). We were not aware of the walking path along the AuSable from Iargo Springs to Lumbermans Monument. Look forward to seeing Part 2. Great Job Guys. |
| Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:55 PM Barton Harper - Monroe, MI Great Show, I have canoed the river before but not near Oscoda. After seeing the show this morning, with snow on the ground outside, I think my wife and I will be visiting Oscoda this summer. I could feel the warmth and smell the trees. We like to kayak so I know we will spend some time on the water. Our son and three grandsons will love to camp there. Thanks, great show. |
| Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:45 PM Doug Bullard - Corunna, MI I enjoy all your shows. Oscoda is a beautiful place, my wife and I enjoy this area very much. I call it God's country because of it's beauty. |
| Saturday, January 14, 2012 1:01 PM Tim Jessop - Dearborn, MI I really enjoyed the part about the back country campsites that you can kayak to. It can be difficult to find information about this on the web. |
| Saturday, January 14, 2012 1:01 PM Joni Wieczorek - Livonia, MI I am always inspired by Tom and his crew. Our vacations have been almost exclusively around Michigan, with Houghton Lake as our home base. I love when Tom shows us new areas to explore. You can have inexpensive vacations that are fun!!!! Thank you for all the years you have treated us to such beauty, fun and education in and around Michigan! |
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| Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:02 PM John C. Worden - Woodhaven, MI This is the first time I have seen the show. I only saw the second half, but was drawn in immediately. I am always looking for new places to go and enjoy the outdoors in Michigan. From what I saw, I am excited to explore the website and anticipate the next show. |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:01 PM Beth Edwards Walter - Southgate, MI Loved it. I have been going to that area of the state for 40 plus years and you showed me a few places that I did not know existed. Can't wait to check them out myself. |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2012 7:56 PM Susan Hicks - Troy, MI This was one of the best shows I've ever seen. I love hiking and this is just perfect for me. Thanks so much!! See you in the summer.... |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2012 1:40 PM J. Smith - Jeddo, MI We appreciated all the information on an area we have missed during all our hiking adventures. We look forward to exploring this area in the future. Thank you, it's nice to have a program geared to travel in Michigan. |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2012 2:03 PM Mike Munson - Oscoda, MI Great show!! We just moved here from downstate and are always looking for interesting things to do in the area. We plan to have folks up here and want to show them the new places we have found. Looking forward to seeing part two of your show. |
| Thursday, January 19, 2012 8:32 AM Doug Harper - Grand Rapids, MI Fantastic! Thank you so much. Great new discovery for us! |
| Thursday, January 19, 2012 8:32 AM Doug Harper - Grand Rapids, MI Fantastic! Thank you so much. Great new discovery for us! |
| Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:00 PM Dan Maley - Kalamazoo, MI Very nice and informative. I enjoy the laid back commentary and enthusiasm! |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 12:08 PM Barb Ball - Rochester Hills, MI Guys: LOVED this 2-parter! My husband and I look forward to watching your program each/every weekend! We are going to Glennie in August, and will be sure to hike at least two of the trails you featured. Thanks! |
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| Saturday, January 21, 2012 12:01 PM Barbara Sullivan - Mount Pleasant, MI Great info! Never knew about the camping on the islands. Love your show. |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 12:31 PM Rachel Johnson - Wayne, MI I really liked the show. It's not a far drive from metro Detroit. |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 12:20 PM Chad Krumrei - Saline, MI Good Show, enjoyed the overview of the numerous campsites and trails in the area. Hoping to check the area out this summer! |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 12:27 PM David Shrewsbury - Lincoln Park, MI I camp and hike in the Oscoda/Ausable area alot. I found both parts 1 and 2 very interesting. I am glad you put these episodes together. |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 4:31 PM Jon Wilford - Lansing, MI It was very enjoyable and gave me an interest into hiking some of these trails and further exploring the area. Thanks for a great show. |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 4:39 PM Don Hendriksen - Millington, MI Greetings, Great show! It reminded me of how beautiful the Oscoda and surrounding area is. It's been awhile since I have taken the time to enjoy it. I now plan to take a camping trip in the area this year. I enjoy your program. Thank you. |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 4:45 PM Bill Groff - Canton, MI I do alot of day hiking locally and out of state. I'm interested in the northeast side of lower Michigan. This show really sparked my interest. Thanks for work your and information. |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 4:46 PM Robert Bates - St. Helen, MI It was great. We just retired to this side of the state from the west side. We will be very interested in camping, hiking, and taking pictures with my new camera. We have spent very little on this side of the state so we are looking forward to exploring. |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 5:14 PM Karan Blakslee - Lansing, MI Fabulous! My first time viewing the show...I immediately got out our Michigan Atlas & Gazetteer to try to pinpoint just where you were while I was following along...Our state is sooooooooooo beautiful.thank you for sharing!!!!!! |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 11:25 PM Ryan Vance - Ferndale, M I never knew about the hiking possibilities on the northeast coast of Michigan. Looking forward to checking them out this summer. I enjoy the show very much, just don't give away too many of our secrets! |
| Sunday, January 22, 2012 12:05 PM John Koehler - West Lafayette, IN We own a summer home on Hammond Bay. While visiting our son in Spring Lake we saw the show. Wow, the Ausable River looks so picturesque, and what a great show! This was the first time I saw Great Getaways, as it is not broadcast in our area. Michigan will be our retirement home each year during the summer and I can't wait to get to know it better. |
| Sunday, January 22, 2012 5:08 PM Lori Gnegy - Howell, MI As always, I loved it. I have been planning to start taking my 3 boys on trips around Michigan and this show makes it much easier for me to see what's out there. I am looking forward each week to see where to visit next. Thanks for doing this show. |
| Monday, January 23, 2012 11:12 AM Trish Morris - Gladwin, MI This week's show on favorite hikes was great -it really made me want to explore the Huron National Forest. |
| Monday, January 23, 2012 11:43 AM Patricia Tanski - Canton, MI very infomative, we have been visiting Houghton Lake for many years and missed some of the attractions you mentioned. Keep up the good work letting peple know all the beauty and excitement there is in Michigan. |
| Monday, January 23, 2012 12:31 PM Allan Lane - Northstreet, MI Wow there is so much right here in our very beautful state to see and enjoy. I love your show, please keep up the good work. |
| Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:20 PM David Beischer - Capac, MI My wife and I enjoy the episodes, the way you show the areas makes us want to go and check them out. nice job! |
| Friday, January 27, 2012 8:44 PM Shelley Martinez - Dearborn, MI Your shows are always informative and highlight one of our family's favorite activities - hiking! Thank you! |
| Saturday, January 28, 2012 12:29 PM Rod Krumlauf - Troy, MI Loved this weeks program and have used the guides to plan several trips to locations you've featured. Great program..thanks. |
| Saturday, January 28, 2012 1:00 PM Barbara Thibodeau - Milford, MI I have to check to see when you are on in our area. I happened on your show a couple weeks ago and was happy to see the area where we have a cottage (Harrisville). It will be nice to hike trails that are within a short distance from our place. Really enjoy touring Michigan so I'll find your show and watch it for ideas. Thanks |
| Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:15 PM Will Staggs & Family - Brown City, MI Great informative and interesting program. Thank you for sharing these wonderful places with us. Looking forward to further programs. Keep up the excellent programing. We appreciate that you are going to provide us with the DVD and guide book. Take care and thank you again for your exploration of Michigan's outdoors. |
| Monday, January 30, 2012 6:33 PM Jim Fowler - Fruitport, MI I found all the sites visited were well informed how to get there and how to prepare for time spent there. |
| February 2012 |
| What did you think of this week's show? |
| Thursday, February 02, 2012 11:01 AM Elna Bishop - Cheboygan, MI The show aired a few weeks ago and I truly enjoyed all the video and information given. I told others about the program and they watched when it re-aired. I've always wanted to see that area of the state and now it is at the top of my "Bucket List" of things to do. I hope to be there this summer some time. Thanks for all the time and effort spent to bring this beautiful area to many. Bless all involved. |
| Thursday, February 02, 2012 3:44 PM John Serowik - Kokomo, IN I love the show. The only place I can find it is on WBST CH 49 in Muncie IN. Being originally from Michigan, born and raised there till I was 15, alot of the shows remind me of what I miss a great deal. I want to go on vacation and keep planning it every year but the money never seems to hold up. Should make it by this year but with a kid in college full time still worried about the money. |
| Sunday, February 05, 2012 2:28 PM Keith Trantow - Tucson, AZ Engrossing and fascinating. We want to start packing for your "getaway" right now! Many thanks for your most interesting programs. |
| Monday, February 06, 2012 2:34 PM Joseph Hurst - Mount Airy, NC I LOVE each and every show! I wish PBS would have one day to show Great Getaways an all day marathon. |
| Tuesday, February 07, 2012 2:14 PM JR Lomerson - Attica, MI Wife and I really enjoyed both parts of show. As soon as weather improves, we will be taking few days to view for ourselves. We have been to Iargo Springs and Lumberman's Monument, but after seeing from your perspective we really enjoyed the trails that we can walk on. Thanks again for all vacation planners. |
| Tuesday, February 07, 2012 3:39 PM Don and Christiana McLaughlin - Port Colborne, ON As always, very interesting, fun and full of valuable information on highlights of travel destinations and great eating spots for those of us who love to pick and go exploring in areas not too far from home. Keep up the good work guys! |
| Saturday, February 11, 2012 12:01 PM Mary Adamczak - Imlay City, MI Very fun and lots of info! Love the four-wheeling mud pits, did not even know that event existed. I am looking forward to going! Thanks for a great show! |
| Saturday, February 11, 2012 12:27 PM Kevin Gilliam - Roscommon, MI I live on the East side of Higgins Lake and thought it was a great show! Nice job guys! Keep the Michigan episodes coming! |
| Saturday, February 11, 2012 4:33 PM Richard Southworth - Jerome, MI Amazing that my first trip ever to Houghton Lake was the Tip Up Town in 1964. I used to stay at Korbinski's Lakeview Motel since about 1978. Watching your show I was amazed at how much I have missed in the Roscommon area. I will use the show to plan my next trip up north soon. I sold my ORV but enjoyed riding that with my grand daughter around the Leota area trails. She loves to fish so we will stop at Korninski's Marina and see if we can rent a boat for the day and try our luck. Thank you for a great program. |
| Sunday, February 12, 2012 9:52 AM Andrew Kapusta, Jr. - Clinton Township, MI It was a very good show. The show gave me and my wife some great summer plans. I look forward to every new show. Keep up the great work and it is always great to see Michigan getaways....Thanks |
| Monday, February 13, 2012 12:56 PM Joe Kienitz - Hersey, MI Live only down in Hersey, didn't know all that the Houghton lake area had to offer. Loved your water falls in the U.P. show a couple of weeks back. Spent a vacation a few years back around Munising visting all of the local falls.Reminded me of all the fun we had. Keep the Great Programs coming! |
| Monday, February 13, 2012 6:48 PM Rex Ostrander - Chase, MI I thought the show was awesome. I especially enjoyed meeting you all at the Jamboree in St. Helen when you were filming. Hopefully you will come back next year. I would be glad to take you through the mud pit in the commander with us. |
| Tuesday, February 14, 2012 7:59 PM Karlo Close - Carleton, MI This week's show brought back some GREAT memories of camping at South Higgins Lake State Park and walking the Marl Lake hiking path! Thanks! |
| Friday, February 17, 2012 8:01 PM Dianne G Jonas - Parma, MI I'm going to this area (Tawas, MI) the end of June--haven't been there in 30 years. The progam showed some wonderful places to visit!! |
| Saturday, February 18, 2012 12:29 PM Patrick Steele - Shelby Township, MI Very nice show. We've driven through Tawas but never stayed at the park. Will probably try it out this year! |
| Saturday, February 18, 2012 4:33 PM Robert Flynn - Owosso, MI I liked this show because we are going to do a bicycle tour with all of our gear on our bikes and we plan to stay in Bay City , Tawas and Lupton in this area. |
| Saturday, February 18, 2012 6:02 PM David Carroll - Shelby Twp, MI I thought it was great. We had a family cottage in Au Gres growing up. It has been 20 years since I was their last. This show will have me visiting this summer for a weeks vacation! |
| Saturday, February 18, 2012 7:19 PM George Wojahn - Saginaw, MI It was a great show! My wife and I both enjoyed it very much. We'll watch the show every chance we get. Keep up the good work. Thank You. |
| Saturday, February 18, 2012 7:48 PM Brian Baczkowski - Warren, MI The Oscoda/Tawas City areas are two of my favorite in the state of Michigan. I had been to the stores that you visited when gathering your picnic basket items. We especially enjoyed the jerky and smoked salmon too. The rental four wheel pedal vehicles looked like lots of fun. |
| Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:16 AM Andrew Kapusta, Jr. - Clinton Township, MI Again, this show gave us some great ideas for a day trip or a long weekend in our RV. Your program is terrific and fun to watch. Thanks again. |
| Monday, February 20, 2012 8:49 PM Marve Wiessner - Portage, MI We were up in that area last year for vacation and plan on also going up there this summer. The show was very informative and am looking forward to visiting some of the sites in the show. Thank you for the work you do. |
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