The Unscripted U.P.

Upper Peninsula Travel and Recreation Association
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  • Places & Travel

Every place has a story, and the story of every place starts with its people. The Unscripted U.P. takes listeners behind the scenes of Michigan's Upper Peninsula through conversations with the people who know it best. From park managers to scientists, photographers to storytellers, each episode explores the experiences, passions, and unexpected connections that make the U.P. unlike anywhere else.

Episodes

  1. Oct 2

    Chasing the Unexplained with Brad Blair

    What happens when a childhood fascination with ghost stories turns into nearly 30 years of chasing the unexplained? Sault Ste. Marie native Brad Blair spent decades investigating old buildings, local legends and strange encounters across the Upper Peninsula and beyond. On this episode of The Unscripted U.P., we talk with Brad about ghost hunting, Bigfoot, Great Lakes monsters, paranormal investigations aboard the SS Valley Camp and the strange stories that could be closer to home than you think.

  2. Sep 4

    Explore The U.P.'s Big Questions With Alexis Dahl

    What does it take to turn science into a story worth watching? Meet the U.P.-based videographer who brings the natural world into focus, one fascinating discovery at a time.

  3. Aug 31

    Hometown Suspense With Author J.L. Hyde

    "There are a lot of places to hide a body up here!" Listen to author and Delta County native J.L. Hyde discuss her return to the Upper Peninsula and why this region is the perfect setting for her popular suspense novels, including Witches of Westridge, the Grady Lake series, and the Delta County series.

  4. Aug 31

    Capturing Every Sunrise with Bugsy Sailor

    When Marquette's Bugsy Sailor made a New Year's Resolution to photograph every sunrise of 2019, he had no idea that, seven years later, he'd still be going strong. In this episode of The Unscripted U.P., you'll hear what Bugsy has learned from his ambitious photography project, and why sunrise is his favorite time of day.

  • 4 Episodes

About

Every place has a story, and the story of every place starts with its people. The Unscripted U.P. takes listeners behind the scenes of Michigan's Upper Peninsula through conversations with the people who know it best. From park managers to scientists, photographers to storytellers, each episode explores the experiences, passions, and unexpected connections that make the U.P. unlike anywhere else.

Information

  • Creator
    Upper Peninsula Travel and Recreation Association
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 The Unscripted U.P.
  • Show Website
    The Unscripted U.P.

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