Season 8 Episode 4 | 26m 45s Video has closed captioning.
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
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Celebrating a Hiking Old-Timer (Preview)
Meet Don Vandenburgh, an 89-year-old WWII vet and lifelong hiker.
Willem and NH astronomer John Gianforte head outdoors to explore the wilderness above us.
In Search of Arethusa & The Falls
Willem's off to spend a weekend at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods.
Photographing Foliage at Zealand Falls
Willem learns some secrets to snapping spectacular shots of foliage.
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Celebrating a Hiking Old-Timer
A hike to the Kinsman Pond Shelter just above Franconia Notch.
Wildlife Videographer Alfred Balch
Wildlife videographer Alfred Balch heads into the woods with Willem.
