Season 13
16 episodes · 2022
1Wineries of Traverse City
On this awesome episode of "UTR", we head north to find some of Michigan's finest wines. And guess what? We're taking 50 of our new best friends with us. We'll take a bus to Bonobo, try some Brys, and then bop down to Black Star Farms. Heck, we'll even party at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and cases that make Michigan wine country so cool.
2Metro Detroit
On this episode of UTR, we're back in southeast Michigan with more for you to see and do. We'll find historic wood that sounds good, a market on a mission, and a place that has all the stuff you didn't even know you needed. Then we'll munch on a mouthful of Moroccan and peruse the Penn Theater. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan a great place to be.
3U.P. Winter Adventure
On this frosty episode of UTR, we visit six of our favorite UP winter wonders. We'll turn myself into a Yooper, do some frozen fishing, and roam into an awesome inn. Then we'll fly through the arctic air, let the dogs way out, and walk high above the forest floor. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a great winter place to be.
4Sunset – Water Wonderland
Stops along the Sunset Side of the Lower Peninsula during the winter. On this wild and wet episode of UTR, it's all about our wonderful water. We'll take a glass bottom boat ride, jump off black rocks, and kayak through industry. Then we hit Fishtown, an ancient island, and the Pere Marquette with the one and only Fish Whisperer.
5Sunrise Side Part 5
On this episode of UTR, it's a weekend adventure up Michigan's Sunrise Side. We'll get into a pickle, taste the flavors of Mexico, and get lost in a fantasy world. Heck, we'll even have dinner with Michigan's most majestic mammal. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make our eastern shore a place you'll wanna see more.
6Road Trip: Ann Arbor Area
On this episode of UTR, we're back in the Ann Arbor area with tons more for you to see, eat, and do. We'll hip-hop into some high fashion, meet a mother and daughter Thai team, and stop in a morning and night owl. Then we hit a theater that demands an encore and a gem of a speakeasy. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make the Ann Arbor area an awesome place to explore.
7Destination Downriver
Our destination is Downriver for a delightful dairy, Kate's cool kitchen, and a plethora of parks. Heck, we'll even have some heartfelt, homemade Hungarian, and get down and lounge UTR-style. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make southern Wayne County a great place to live, work, stay, and play.
8Mount Pleasant
We head for the mountains, Mount Pleasant that is. We'll celebrate Michigan's most Special Olympics. Kick back in a bird bar that's been bringing 'em in for 90 years and catch a community full of art. Heck, we'll even capture some Korean cuisine and culture. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Mount Pleasant worth the ascent.
9Saginaw, Midland, Bay City
On this awesome episode of UTR, we’re back in the Great Lakes Bay Region for a formidable floating fortress, a wonderful walk in the woods, and some fantastic food fit for you. Then we visit a super cool kids' zoo and take a trip beyond the stars. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region the right place to be.
10Oscoda
On this episode of UTR, we go to Oscoda on the sunrise side for some fantastic red fork food (I’ll explain later) a trip to the moon and back, and a healthy hike to Lumberman’s Monument. Heck, we'll even meet the one and only donut king.
11Port Huron
On this awesome episode of UTR, we’re back in Port Huron with more reasons for you to dock what you’re doing right here. We’ll tell tales of amazing trails, have some Blue Water Festival fun, and tip a few with some renaissance men. Then it’s a famous boat race that’s known all over the place. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Port Huron so popular.
12Sault Ste. Marie
On this awesome episode of UTR, we're back in the sensational UP city of Sault Ste. Marie. We'll hike the wondrous winter woods, kayak the summer Soo Locks, and feast on fantastic fish at a Lockview restaurant, literally. We'll even take you to the amazing Great Lake Shipwreck Museum. Get ready to explore the cool people, places and things that make Sault Ste. Marie the place to be.
13Muskegon
We're back with a whole alphabet full of reasons why you need to make it to Muskegon. We'll show you some historic homes. Am I seeing double? A marvelous munchkin sized market and a speakeasy you'll want to shout about. We even go to a place that offers an awesome array of outdoor sports. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Muskegon so magnificent.
14Battle Creek
We're back in beautiful Battle Creek for a cool café with a conscience, a farm market with marketly more, and a place where you can land a great meal, literally. Heck, we'll even show you a place where kids laugh and learn, all at the same time. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Battle Creek so solid.
15RV*ing
It's "Steve the RV II - The Movie," where we wander into Woodland Shores, cook campfire cuisine, look, Jim has made fire, and find a hidden book nook. We'll even soar into an Eagle's Hideaway and conquer some Klavon's pizza. So pop your popcorn and settle into your seat!
16Jackson
We're back in Jackson for an underground railroad. Some hot food and cold brew you'll wanna do, and a collection of captivating concrete campuses. We'll even meet a super cool couple who will quell your ice cream cravings, not to mention their bonafide burger. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Jackson just right.