Windows to the Wild
Outdoor adventurer Willem Lange hosts NHPTV's award-winning WINDOWS TO THE WILD outdoor series. As he hikes, paddles and explores New England, discover the distinctiveness of these wild places with Will and his guides.
- 2007-2023
- 18 seasons
- Documentary
Outdoor adventurer Willem Lange hosts NHPTV's award-winning WINDOWS TO THE WILD outdoor series. As he hikes, paddles and explores New England, discover the distinctiveness of these wild places with Will and his guides.
Season 18 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
All Persons Trail
Wed, Jan 25, 2023 27 mins
The Nature Conservancy maintains what it considers an ecological gem - the Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve. It's swampland that hosts towering Atlantic white cedar trees, a four-century-old black gum tree and wild rhododendrons. The Nature Conservatory, which owns the 640-acre preserve, has worked for two years to make the trails accessible and welcoming to all.
Episode 2
Coastal Trek
Thu, Jan 26, 2023 27 mins
Willem is at sea for a six-day trip along the Maine coast on the American Eagle schooner. The trip will include an environmental and ecological study of the coast. A resident historian is aboard to tell the history of New England's coast.
Episode 3
Record-Setting Hiker
Fri, Jan 27, 2023 27 mins
Arlette Laan is a local hiking guide who recently became the first woman to hike all eleven of the national scenic trails. Willem meets Arlette in Gorham, NH to find out what inspired the impressive feat and to meet the people she guides.
Episode 4
Kayaking with Cookies
Sat, Jan 28, 2023 27 mins
Over the last 13 years, Betsy Wish earned herself the tagline "kayaking with cookies." Using sweet treats to bond with the community's lobster men, she would paddle beside their boats and deliver cookies in Ziploc bags. We met Betsy Wish on our way back from Wood Island as Betsy's dog Maggie was perched at the bow of her kayak, and the two were navigating comfortably along Chauncey Creek.
Episode 5
Rockhounds
Mon, Jan 30, 2023 27 mins
Steven Comeau, his son Nash and Steve's partner Stacy Dale spend a lot of time outdoors looking for minerals and gems. They take Willem on a trek to Moat Mountain Mineral Trail in search of "treasures". The story also focuses on how being outdoors helps Nash, who lives with autism and attention deficit disorder.
Episode 6
Eco River Run
Mon, Feb 27, 2023 27 mins
A North Conway family shares what they learned about the effects of climate change when they kayaked along the drought riddled Colorado River.
Episode 7
Adventures with Floki
Tue, Feb 28, 2023 27 mins
Melissa Elam has hiked all of NH's 4,000-foot mountains with her cat, Floki. Mel leads a team of hikers up NH's tallest peak to raise money for the Mount Washington Observatory.
Episode 8
Scenic Railriders
Wed, Mar 1, 2023 27 mins
What do you do with a section of 170-year-old abandoned railroad track? Willem finds out when he takes viewers on a ride along the Scenic RailRiders track in Concord.
Episode 9
Journey Across Ireland
Thu, Mar 2, 2023 27 mins
Willem and a group of people from throughout New England took a trip through Ireland to witness the country's natural beauty and rich culture.
Episode 10
Changing Winter
Fri, Mar 3, 2023 27 mins
Gabriel Andrus will ski from the northern border of NH to its southern border this winter. His goal is to document the journey and talk with key people about the changing winter in NH.