A radio show and Podcast since 2015, tastemakers John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman just re-launched their award-winning, statewide travel radio show after a three-year hiatus.

On Episode 3, John and Amy visit Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan, a popular destination all four seasons, especially in the winter time for extreme tubing, skiiing, snowshoeing, dogsledding and special outdoor dining events.

Here is the show run down from the "All Outdoors Studio," presented by Gaylord Tourism:

This episode aired Jan. 23, 2022. It was recorded at Hunter's Grille at Treetops Resort..

Show Notes:

Segment 1 (0:00):
John and Amy are joined by Barry Owens, general manager at Treetops Resort. Along with a number of activities - from dog sledding, to skiable feast, skiing and snowboarding - they recently doubled their extreme tubing runs. Paul Beachnau of Gaylord Tourism calls it "the best family resort in Michigan. It's such a welcoming resort for the state of Michigan." Learn more https://www.treetops.com/

Segment 2 (10:00):
The segment opens with John and Amy on an Extreme Tubing Ride, yes, they SCREAM! Kevin McKinley, assistant GM at Treetops, joins the show to talk about how they expanded the ride so more kids can enjoy it. He also talks about the many things to do at the resort.

Segment 3 (19:33):
Kevin McKinley rejoins the show. He talks about new events, like the Spud-Tacular Snowshoe Hike.

Segment 4 (27:55):
We begin the segment with a Behind the Mitten Minute with John talking about ski tips for beginners. John interviews Mariah Beyer, director of Ski School. Kevin Learn more about Treetops at https://www.treetops.com/.

29:00: We also have our Above the Mitten segment with Mr. Fancy Jay Clancey. He tells us about the latest news from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Barry Owens comes back to do Taste of the Week, which is their signature pizza.

Learn more about Gaylord at https://www.gaylordmichigan.net/.

BTM airs:

*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw.
*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and (106.9) in Grand Rapids.

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