Windows to the Wild

Celebrating a Hiking Old-Timer

Season 8 Episode 4 | 26m 45s

After meeting Don Vandenburgh, an 89-year-old WWII vet and lifelong hiker, Willem cautiously hikes the strenuous Fishin’ Jimmy Trail with two of Don’s sons. To honor Don, the family helped underwrite the replacement for the old Kinsman Pond Shelter just above Franconia Notch.

Aired: 02/02/13

Rating: NR

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