Great Escapes | May 2026
Trolley Park: Great Lakes
Monday, May 4, 2026, 8:30pm
Trolley Parks were born when trolley companies began adding picnic areas, playgrounds and carousels to the ends of lines to increase weekend ridership. In the early 1900s, there were more than 1,000 trolley parks but today only a dozen remain. TROLLEY PARK: GREAT LAKES is a half-hour documentary that reveals the rich histories of two iconic, surviving trolley parks located on the shores of the Great Lakes: Seabreeze Park and Waldameer Park. Seabreeze Park is located near Rochester, New York and has been welcoming guests on the shores of Lake Ontario since 1879. Waldameer Park in Erie, Pennsylvania evolved from a popular picnic ground in 1896 to a beloved amusement park on Lake Erie. The documentary shines a spotlight on the long-time family ownership of both parks that has spanned generations.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 05/04/2026 @ 8:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 05/05/2026 @ 1:30 AM
Camp Ricstar
Monday, May 4, 2026, 9pm
On its 20th anniversary, this film explores the history and impact of a one-of-a-kind music therapy camp for people with disabilities. We follow eight spirited campers as they sing, dance, create, connect and perform in a joyful showcase where every ability is celebrated center stage.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 05/04/2026 @ 9:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 05/06/2026 @ 2:00 AM
Adventure Cities
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 6:30pm
Award-winning travel journalist Jonathan Thompson has visited more than 100 countries across seven continents. His experience as a wordsmith and globetrotter makes him the perfect host for ADVENTURE CITIES--a fast-paced, smart and playful exploration of the urban jungles we call home. Strap on your rucksack and prepare for a wild ride as each episode unpacks two distinct cities' best adventures.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 05/09/2026 @ 6:30 PM
Down the Duck with John Guider
Friday, May 10, 2026, 10pm
Award-winning photographer, boatsman and septuagenarian John Guider embarks on a month-long adventure canoeing all 270 miles of Middle Tennessee's Duck River, one of the most ecologically diverse rivers in the world. The canoe journey was originally the means to an end, a vehicle for John's photography project to raise awareness of the threat to the Duck and its water levels. DOWN THE DUCK WITH JOHN GUIDER follows his journey and weaves together a diverse group of voices that bring context and gravity to the Duck River's significance--and so many other rivers across the country.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 05/10/2026 @ 10:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 05/11/2026 @ 4:00 AM