Program Descriptions
Here you will find descriptions for each beautiful episode of Windows to the Wild.
Season One:
101 Mount Kearsarge
Windows to the Wild visits Mount Kearsarge in Warner. Just under 3,000 feet in elevation, Kearsarge is home to some of the oldest granite in New Hampshire.
102 Hampton Beach
Chances are you have never seen Hampton Beach like this. Watch as devoted runners and wandering treasure hunters roust New Hampshire’s sandy playground from its foggy sleep.
103 Umbagog Lake
Watch and listen to the world waking up during a beautiful morning sunrise on Lake Umbagog. With over 1,800 acres surrounded by mountains and virtually unbroken forest, Lake Umbagog is one of the most serene and pristine wild places in New England.
104 Blue Job Mountain
Carnivorous plants, spectacular views and the stunning sounds of nature at peace can be found on Blue Job Mountain.
105 Connecticut River
Travel the Connecticut River with Windows to the Wild. The river forms all but a tiny piece of the western boundary of New Hampshire and at 400 miles from its source to the sea, it’s new England’s longest river.
106 First Snow
After the leaves have fallen the days have shortened, the year’s first snow slips quietly over hill and valley, and into our hearts.Season Two:
201 Traveling Down the Connecticut
Host Willem Lange takes a relaxing paddle down New England’s longest river. Listen to the gentle lapping of water against the canoe, as Willem shares a bit of the history and geology of this magnificent resource.
202 Camping on the Connecticut
Windows to the Wild makes an excursion on the Connecticut River. Host Willem Lange stops on Howard Island to set up camp.
203 Isle of Shoals
Just an hour boat ride off the New Hampshire seacoast lies an archipelago of nine, small rocky islands that is one of the most beautiful and unique places in the world. Windows to the Wild introduces you to a group of hearty scientists and students dedicated to preserving and studying these Isles of Shoals.
204 Blueberry Picking
William Lange visits Blue Job Mountain, where he takes time to pause and appreciate the beauty of this site and sample the wild blueberries. Also, meet Ingeborg Seaboyer, a Department of Forests and Lands biologists who discusses the ways the Department has been conserving this beautiful natural area.
205 Lakes of the Clouds
On this Windows to the Wild, Willem Lange travels from the busy summit of Mount Washington to the Lakes of the Clouds Hut a mile and a half below. Willem explores the means to reach the summit with a look at the Cog Railway, the Mount Washington Auto Road, and hiking trails. Then, take a tour of the buildings on the summit. Finally, admire the alpine flowers that thrive above the tree line.
206 Lonesome Lake
Join host Willem Lange as he and Rob Burbank from AMC hike up to Lonesome Lake to do some fishing and stay in the rustic comfort of the Lonesome Lake Hut. 
207 Zealand Hike
Spectacular views await as Willem Lange treks up to beautiful Zealand Falls, nestled in the White Mountains. Learn about the devastating forest fires that ravaged this area over one hundred years ago. 
208 The Cog Railway
Willem Lange takes a ride on the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway. This “cog” train takes passengers on a three-mile adventure straight up to the top of Mount Washington.
209 Apple Picking
Visit Demeritt Hill Farm in Lee, NH. Once struggling to stay in business, Demeritt Hill Farm began using a model they call agri-tourism to keep the farm going. Not only does the farm grow apples for the market, but the facility is also available to the public for recreation.
210 Carter Notch – Carter Notch Hike and Hut
One of the most unique hiking opportunities available in the state, the “19 Mile Trail” reveals a rocky, ever-changing landscape. Join Willem for camping in the AMC’s Carter Notch Hut and learn the history, geology and beauty of this treasure of New Hampshire.
211 Rock Climbing Humphrey’s Ledge
The Mount Washington Valley of New Hampshire offers some of the most diverse rock and ice climbing in the world. Brad White of the International Mountain Climbing School in North Conway will join Casey Blad for a dizzying trek up Humphrey’s ledge. Along the way, they discuss the history of climbing in the Mount Washington Valley.
212 Medawisla Wilderness Camps
Join Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange as he explores the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Medawisla Camp. Part of an AMC plan to preserve the sporting camp tradition in Maine’s 100-mile wilderness region, Willem snowshoes to the cabin and enjoys a hearty meal and a rest by the fire.
213 Skiing Tuckerman’s
Lisa Densmore hosts this edition of Windows to the Wild where she experiences skiing on Tuckerman Ravine on the southeast shoulder of Mount Washington. Famous for its spectacular scenery, deep snow and challenging hiking and skiing terrain, this mountain has no ski lifts and hikers much climb and carry all their equipment, food and cold weather gear.
214 Dogsledding in the Northern Wilderness
Windows to the Wild takes a dogsled ride through Maine’s 100-mile wilderness in the Moosehead Lake region. Host Willem Lange dogsleds through some of Maine’s most spectacular scenery.
215 Little Lyford Pond
Host Willem Lange unpacks his gear for stay at the Little Lyford Pond Wilderness Camp. Enjoy the adventure as Willem explores this unique camp which is owned by the Appalachian Mountain Club and is hidden in the backcountry way up in Northern Maine.Season 3
301 Gulf Hagas
Explore the spectacular Gulf Hagas and enjoy a stay at the Little Lyford Pond Wilderness Camp in northern Maine in this breath-taking episode of Windows to the Wild. Host Willem Lange travels to Gulf Hagas, known as the “Grand Canyon of Maine” and shares stunning views of the canyon and its many waterfalls and rapids.
302 Rafting the Rapid River
Travel to the North Country with Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange and experience a thrilling whitewater rafting ride down the Rapid River into Lake Umbagog. Prepare for a wild ride as Willem takes on the raging river that includes an awe-inspiring 3.5-mile section of Class III-IV whitewater rapids.
303 Discovering the Cohos Trail
Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange hikes along New Hampshire’s Cohos Trail, a 162 mile-long trail system that begins south of Crawford Notch State Park and ends at the Fourth Connecticut Lake along the Canadian border. This remote trail leads to its Canadian brother, the Sentiers frontaliers route, and part of the International Hiking Trail System.
304 Seals Off Our Shores
Learn about the dramatic comeback of New England's seal population in this episode of Windows to the Wild. Once, nearly hunted to extinction, these adorable sea-creatures are now thriving thanks to the dedicated work of the individuals profiled.
305 Our Rocky Coast
Explore the wonderful underwater world of the rocky New England coast with Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange. Willem introduces Wendy Lull, President of The Seacoast Science Center, who discusses a project to film the intriguing creatures living along our coastline.
306 Hiking Up Mt. Madison
Take a hike along the Airline Trail with Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange. Willem winds his way up Mt. Madison and enjoys an evening at the famous Madison Spring Hut. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this rustic hut situated in a field of tall grass and alpine flowers.
307 Moose Whisperer
Prepare for a unique view of the world of moose as Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange tags along with a modern day “moose whisperer.” Charles Willey, wildlife photographer and former Fish & Game biologist, grew up in the Great North Woods and has been studying the moose population around Colebrook his whole life. Wiley, who has witnessed moose behaviors most of us will never see, heads out into the woods in search of wild moose.
308 Mt. Moosilauke, Hiking with Dogs
Enjoy a beautiful fall morning hike with Windows to the Wild host Lisa Densmore and her dog, Riot. Joined by Tom Burack, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services, Lisa and Riot set out from the east side of Mt. Moosilauke at the Dartmouth Outing Club's Ravine Lodge. Join Lisa and Tom as they set out on a fantastic adventure up the historic mountain trial lead by the exuberant pup, Riot.
309 Waterfalls of the White Mountains
Hunt for the biggest and the best waterfalls in the White Mountains with Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange. In this stunning episode, Willem explores the best waterfalls including the tallest, Arethusa Falls, and the most impressive, Glen Ellis Falls.
310 Kayaking the Pawtuckaway
Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange tries his hand at kayaking, learning the basics of this popular sport with kayaking instructor, Shawn Roche. Together, they paddle the serene 800-acre Pawtuckaway Lake located in the Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham.
311 Spring in New England
Awaken to the beauty and simplicity of early spring in this magical episode of Windows to the Wild. Watch as Windows to the Wild captures the last images of winter melting away and reveals the enlivening arrival of spring in New England.
312 Hiking up to Galehead
The White Mountain’s Gale River trail leads Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange to the Appalachian Mountain Club’s famous Galehead Hut. Once his gear is stowed away in the hut, Willem hikes a short distance up the Frost Trail to the summit of Galehead for a breath-taking view of the Pemigewasset wilderness area.
314 Memories of Hurricane Island
Take a trip back in time with Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange and his wife Ida as they return to Hurricane Island, where they lived and instructed students in character development through self- discovery, while raising their own children. The couple walks along the historical Outward Bound paths of the remote island off the coast of Maine; reminiscing about the wonderful times they spent living so close to nature.
315 In Search of the Blueback Trout
What is a blueback trout? Join Windows to the Wild host Willem Lange as he searches for the elusive fish, which makes its home near the North Country’s Red River Camps. This 22,000-acre parcel of true wilderness, owned by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, is located outside of Portage in northern Maine. It is the perfect place to find the blueback trout, which is native to northwestern Maine in the headwaters of the St. John and Penobscot rivers.
