Pleasant Peninsula with O.W. Root

O.W. Root recounts his experience watching the UP200 Dog Sled Races in the Upper Peninsula. A magical trip to Kitch-iti-kipi (ask your friends to spell that one), and what better way to celebrate winter than Saginaw’s Outhouse Races.

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O.W. Root showcases the simple elegance and practicality of a sled made to carry an infant, why the but short, but breathtaking five-minute flight from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island is worth it, and getting air the old school way — off a ski jump ramp.

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O.W. shares an example of what true neighbors do for each other in winter. Get an exclusive tour inside the the state’s premiere artisan sauna maker in Engadine. Plus, a look at Michigan’s natural ice luge track in Muskegon State Park.

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O.W. shares his love/hate relationship with the sobering tone of the Mackinaw Bridge weather advisory. He also gives insights into a speakeasy in Harbor Springs that was once run by the Detroit mob and is rumored to have several tunnels going out of the property. But where do they go? Plus, why ice size really does matter (if you want to walk on it).

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Wesco isn’t just a gas station, it’s a testament to regionalism. Plus, why some virtue-signaling Tiktokers should butt out of a U.P. town’s chance for economic revival. And have you been tired lately? It may be because nature is trying to tell you something.

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O.W. Root explains how a sledding trip can bring back childhood memories, the real reason Dollar General stores are ruining small towns in Michigan and across the country, plus that other Great Lakes State rivalry: Stormy Kromer vs Carhartt.

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O.W. Root investigates why Antrim County’s roads are the worst in the entire Lower Peninsula when it comes to winter driving. Plus, we see how Boyne Mountain isn’t just about a unique winter escape, it has genuine world history.

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Exploring Michigan’s winter beauty and cultural heritage, O.W. Root delves into the allure of snow, the rugged history of the Mackinaw jacket, and the significance of making pasties in the Upper Peninsula.

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Host O.W. Root explores hidden beauty in gloomy days, critiques cannabis legalization’s societal impact, and celebrates the timeless magic of old bookstores.

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Episode 3 of Pleasant Peninsula with O.W. Root explores the duality of Michigan winters—grappling with oppressive gray skies while celebrating the rare, soul-lifting sunny days. Root takes listeners to Harbor Springs, a charming small town where classic Christmas decorations transform the winter streets into a scene from a storybook. Reflecting on the warmth of nostalgic aesthetics, he highlights the imperfect, human qualities of old memories and media, reminding us of their enduring appeal in a world of modern perfection.

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