Come explore Pure Michigan with us! Join your host, Travel Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz, as he explores all the things there are to see and do in the Great Lakes State.
June 1, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz looks at the Main Street Memories car show in Port Huron on July 26, the Manitou tallship in Grand Traverse Bay, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, and the Petoskey Yesterday tours.
May 25, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz explores the sights and activities available in Port Huron, the River Club in Glen Arbor, the Music House Museum in Traverse City, and what there is to see while traveling Michigan's Thumb Coast.
Dave Lorenz talks about all there is to do and see live in Mackinac Island.
May 4, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz explores how the travel and tourism industry significantly impacts local communities, supporting businesses, and economies beyond just vacation spending. He explores how different business sectors and institutions play a role in the tourism economy of Michigan.
April 27, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses Traverse City wineries to check out, plus a preview of the city's National Cherry Festival. Plus, he takes a look at the upcoming Magic City Grill Fest, Bavarian Inn's new Bavarian Blast Water Park in Frankenmuth, and Detroit Tigers youth programs.
March 23, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz talks about indoor skydiving at iFly Detroit in Novi, Michigan RV and camping spots, Delta College Planetarium in Bay City, and the upcoming Ann Arbor Film Festival.
March 16, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz talks about butterflies and gardens habitat display at a sculpture park in Midland, how to hook salmon and steelhead, and a new exhibit coming to the Grand Rapids Public Museum sure to make Detroit Tigers fans happy.
March 9, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz looks at a variety of activity spots around Michigan, including indoor skydiving at Fly Detroit Experience in Novi, Michigan RV Shows at MARVAC in Flint, Delta College Planetarium in Bay City, and the upcoming Ann Arbor Film Festival.
Feb. 23, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz highlights seasonal activities in Michigan with a focus on Shanty Creek Resort's successful winter season in Bel Air, featuring events like the annual Slush Cup.
Feb. 2, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz highlights the vibrant cultural and recreational developments in Detroit and Grand Rapids.
Jan. 26, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses winter tourism in Michigan, highlighting activities such as skiing and cabin stays across the state.
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Dec. 8, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz explores New Year's Eve celebrations and winter activities across Michigan.
Dec. 1, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz talks about holiday festivals happening around Michigan and getaway gift ideas people can get this holiday season.
Nov. 9, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz explores the holiday events planned in Detroit, Macomb County, and Oakland County.
Nov. 3, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz highlights holiday activities, events, and destinations across the state, including popular spots like Grand Rapids and Frankenmuth, and lesser-known areas such as Adrian and Port Huron.
Oct. 20, 2014 ~ Host Dave Lorenz talks about his favorite restaurants by the water to get fresh seafood and homemade pasta.
Oct 6, 2024 ~ Blue Water Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Michael Hensley takes us on a tour of the charming towns and picturesque shorelines of Michigan's Thumb Coast region.
Sept. 22, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz highlights his must-visit eateries across the Mitten State!
Sept. 1, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz talks about his favorite golf spots to visit in Michigan before the cold weather takes over.
Aug. 25, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz talks about the best spots to visit in Michigan during the Autumn months.
Aug. 22, 2024 ~ Dave Lorenz and guest host, Experience Jackson Marketing and Development Manager Rachel Buchanan, broadcast live from the Michigan International Speedway and the Firekeepers Casino 400. Dave and Jill talk about the many things there are to see and do in raceway-adjacent Jackson County, with a look at the dining scene, entertainment options like the Bright Walls Mural Festival, and natural attractions such as Cascade Falls. Guests include Grand River Brewery Owner and Oporator Justing Dalenberg, Jackson Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Steve Trosin, and Experience Jackson President and CEO Ryan Tarrant.
Aug. 11, 2024 ~ Ready to take-on 90 holes of golf for as little as $90?!? If so, Shanty Creek Resort has a deal for you! Also, the Upper Peninsula State Fair returns to connect agriculture and community in Escanaba, we come face-to-face with a giraffe at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, and we pay a visit to the cool-cation destination of Mackinac Island. Guests for this episode include Shanty Creek Resort Director of Marketing Lindsay Swalwell, Visit Escanaba CEO Robert Micheau, Binder Park Zoo Marketing Manager Allison Stoddard, and Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau Events and Marketing Coordinator Steph Castelein.
Aug. 4, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz pays a visit to small towns across the Mitten State.
July 28, 2024 ~ Dave Lorenz joins the hosts of the PBS TV show "Under the Radar" to talk about their favorite coffee shops, pizza shops, wineries, steak joints, and other culinary delights in the Great Lakes state.
July 14, 2024 ~ Dave Lorenz is live from the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
July 7, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz brings in the hosts of PBS's Under the Radar to explore hidden gems in the state of Michigan.
June 30, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz is live from Traverse City to talk about all the happenings at the National Cherry Festival.
June 23, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz records live from Sault Ste. Marie in the Upper Peninsula to discuss the history, beauty, and activities that can be done in the city!
June 14, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses fun things to do in the summer, including paddling near Sleeping Bear Dunes, visiting the Capri Drive-In movie theatre, and viewing Victorian architecture in Manistee County.
June 9, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz tlaks about the Lilac Festival at Mackinac Island, Shanty Creek Resort, and more!
May 26, 2024 ~ During a special Memorial Day weekend broadcast, Host Dave Lorenz is live from the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. He discusses sites to see and visit in the city, including the Hero Museum, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, and local family-owned restaurants.
May 19, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses the Blue Water Fest in Port Huron, the city's Museum of Arts and History, and offshore powerboat racing on the St. Clair River.
May 12, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz talks about an exhibit on poet Theodore Redkey in Saginaw, the Motor City's National Heritage Area, the Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon, and sailboats floating through Walloon Lake in Northern Michigan.
April 21, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses many attractions for car nerds around Michigan, including the Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint, the Meadowbrook Hall in Rochester, and the Gilmore Car Museum in West Michigan.
April 7, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz explores the sights and experiences at Michigan's thousands of lakes, including fishing in the Great Lakes, the USS Silversides, a peaceful getaway in Marquette, and the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
March 23, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses upcoming events in Frankenmuth, this year's Holland Tulip Time Festival, and all the fun activities that await visitors of the Silver Lake sand dunes.
March 3, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses upcoming sporting events around the state of Michigan, including the NFL Draft in Detroit, multiple golf tournaments, and an equestrian festival.
Feb. 25, 2023 ~ Traverse City Tourism President and CEO Trevor Tkach joins host Dave Lorenz for a look at some of the great things there are to see and do in the Grand Traverse Bay Region. We'll get a taste of the area's renowned dining scene, indulge in some world-class resort accommodations, and get a sampling of the award-winning wines offered on the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas. Guests include Amical Bistro General Manager Jeffrey Libman, Grand Traverse Resort Communications Manager Caroline Rizzo, and Chateau Chantal CEO Marie-Chantal Dalese.
Feb. 4, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz explores the diverse offerings across the Great Lakes State, exploring the hidden gems in West Michigan, Detroit, Lansing, and the Upper Peninsula!