NHPBS Unveils New Season and Travel Specials of Windows to the Wild with Willem Lange

Three Adventures, One Unforgettable Season – From New England to Europe

Durham, NH (June 3, 2025) — New Hampshire PBS is excited to announce a brand-new season of WINDOWS TO THE WILD with host Willem Lange. Starting this June, viewers can enjoy a fresh format with behind-the-scenes insights and two new international travel specials. Short digital-first stories will be released online over the summer, leading up to the launch of the show's 20th season on TV this fall.

Some of this season's stories include Nicole from Belfast, Maine, who founded DoryWoman Rowing during the pandemic, a story about ice skating on Lake Morey in Fairlee, Vermont and a journey into up to Canterbury Shaker Village to uncover the stonework of a Revolutionary War soldier.

“This season, we’re not just telling outdoor stories—we’re sharing lives shaped by nature, culture, and community,” said executive producer Phil Vaughn. “We're also excited to share shorter episodes online to connect with new audiences in fresh ways.”

WINDOWS TO THE WILD – SEASON 20 PROGRAM GUIDE:

Trail Mixer Edition: Special Preview Show

Kicking off the new season is WINDOWS TO THE WILD: TRAIL MIXER EDITION, a special preview show broadcast only on New Hampshire PBS. The show offers the upcoming 20th season, with host Willem Lange and executive producer Phil Vaughn sharing behind-the-scenes insights and stories from the new episodes. Check local listings.

To celebrate the new season, NHPBS invites viewers to an exclusive Trail Mixer event on October 5th at Castle in the Clouds. A $90 donation includes:

A ticket to meet Willem Lange and the production team
A 1-year NHPBS membership (If not already a member)
Full access to PBS Passport streaming

Tickets to the WINDOW TO THE WILD Trail Mixer are limited—reserve now.

WINDOWS TO THE WILD: Off to Portugal - EPISODE 2001
Premieres Thursday, June 5 at 8 PM on NHPBS

Join Willem and a lively group of New Englanders on a captivating tour of Portugal. The adventure begins in Porto and spans the Douro Valley, Guimarães, Aveiro, and Lisbon’s historic Alfama quarter. From Port wine and moliceiro boats to dramatic coastal cliffs and centuries-old fishing traditions, this episode explores the heart and soul of Portuguese culture.

WINDOWS TO THE WILD: Off to Portugal airs Thursday, June 5 at 8 PM on NHPBS, with repeats throughout the broadcast schedule. Following their initial broadcast, episodes will be made available to watch online at any time.

WINDOWS TO THE WILD: Discover Austria – EPISODE 2002
Premieres Thursday, June 12 at 8 PM on NHPBS

Discover Austria follows Willem Lange across Austria’s scenic and cultural landmarks—from Salzburg’s Mirabell Gardens—famous for its appearance in The Sound of Music—to the snowy peaks of Untersberg, to the grandeur of Vienna’s Belvedere Palace and the Danube River. Along the way, Lange reflects on art, music and turning 90 in one of Europe’s most unforgettable settings.

“This journey was part travel, part history and part celebration,” says Lange. “If there’s a better way to turn 90, I can’t think of it.”

WINDOWS TO THE WILD: Discover Austria airs Thursday, June 12 at 8 PM on NHPBS, with repeats throughout the broadcast schedule. Following their initial broadcast, episodes will be made available to watch online at any time.

Podcast:
Download Willem Lange’s podcast Words from the Wild or listen from your favorite podcast platform. The podcast encompasses short stories and essays from Lange’s book Words from the Wild and from his weekly column, A Yankee Notebook. Hear Lange’s wisdom and perspectives garnered from decades as an outdoor enthusiast. The podcast is a partnership with the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University.

WINDOWS TO THE WILD WITH WILLEM LANGE is generously supported by the Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust, the John D. McGonigle Foundation, the Bailey Charitable Foundation and Road Scholar.