New Hampshire PBS
Advice From a Little Expert Hiker
- Title
- Advice From a Little Expert Hiker
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Scarlett, also known as "Little Foot” has hiked all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000 footers - in summer and winter. She and her grandmother show how they hike safely.
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- Windows to the Wild | Power from the Gulf Promo
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Gulf of Maine could become New England’s next big source of renewable energy. The proposed offshore wind farm would put floating turbines many miles out in the Gulf of Maine. What could it mean for carbon emissions, the ocean ecosystem and wildlife? Willem Lange visits the Block Island Wind Farm, a much smaller version off the coast of Rhode Island to learn more about it and the effects on the fishery.
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- Year In Review: 2024
- Runtime
- 33:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A look back at the major stories of 2024.
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- Christa (Full Documentary)
- Runtime
- 27:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- From Ordinary to Extraordinary
America’s first teacher selected for space, Christa McAuliffe is the focus of a powerful documentary about the creation of a statue commemorating her remarkable legacy. The statue, unveiled September 2024 on the New Hampshire State House lawn was sculpted by renowned Idaho artist Benjamin Victor. This documentary celebrates Christa's life and her enduring legacy. Through interviews with former students, New Hampshire dignitaries and educators, she is remembered as a teacher who believed that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things.
As the first woman and educator to be commemorated with a statue on the New Hampshire State House lawn, Christa remains an inspiration to the next generation of dreamers and achievers.
More information: https://nhpbs.org/christa
- Title
- Discover France
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Willem takes you on a trip to the south of France with a group of New England travelers. They take you from the snow-capped Alps to the warmth of the Mediterranean.
- Title
- Space is for Everybody
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Employees at the Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning discuss the education center named in Christa’s honor and her legacy living on through current students.
- Title
- An Exciting Time to Live
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Governor John H. Sununu talks about the excitement of the space race and Christa’s impact on the space program.
- Title
- She Was Ours
- Runtime
- 4:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A former student of Christa recalls her fond memories of the classroom and the profound impact Christa had on all her students.
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- Tricky Tides on the Merrimack River
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Marshall Hudson writes stories about interesting and often forgotten places and people. He and Willem Lange discover some of those stories on the Merrimack River.
- Title
- Winter Tourism and the Economics of Fun
- Runtime
- 14:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Learn more about winter tourism in New Hampshire and its impact on the state with Business and Economic Affairs Commissioner Taylor Caswell.
- Title
- Windows to the Wild | Discover France Promo
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Willem takes you on a trip to the south of France with a group of New England travelers. They take you from the snow-capped Alps to the warmth of the Mediterranean.
- Title
- Elevate Youth
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Elevate Youth is a Boston-based non-profit that promotes diverse environmental stewardship among youth. Willem meets students from Dorchester as they hike and visit a cranberry bog. The goal of the program is to promote a life-long connection with nature through equitable access to the outdoors.
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- Mirna the Motivator
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Mirna Valerio does it all. She runs, hikes and skis. She encourages others, no matter who they are, to find a sense of belonging in the outdoors.
- Title
- Windows to the Wild | Elevate Youth Promo
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Elevate Youth is a Boston-based non-profit that promotes diverse environmental stewardship among youth. Willem meets students from Dorchester as they hike and visit a cranberry bog. The goal of the program is to promote a life-long connection with nature through equitable access to the outdoors.
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- Winter Skiing
- Runtime
- 14:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Learn more about the skiing industry in New Hampshire and its impact on the state, with President of Ski New Hampshire Jessyca Keeler.
- Title
- Student at the Summit
- Runtime
- 25:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Why would anyone want to spend a summer dealing with the world's worst weather? Willem meets Myah Rather who answers that question. Myah, a university student from the D.C. area loves weather and earned the right to be a summit intern at the Mt. Washington Weather Observatory.
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- Can She Save the Sea Shore?
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Fifty years ago, a group of citizens stopped the development of an oil refinery along the shores of New Hampshire’s Great Bay. In the summer of 2024, ocean swimmers commemorated the event.
- Title
- Windowsto the Wild | Student at the Summit Promo
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Why would anyone want to spend a summer dealing with the world's worst weather? Willem meets Myah Rather who answers that question. Myah, a university student from the D.C. area loves weather and earned the right to be a summit intern at the Mt. Washington Weather Observatory.
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- Mountains and Memories
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Gregory Rec and his daughter Corrina love hiking together. The mountains are a place and time to share stories and strengthen bonds. Their father-daughter hikes began more than a decade ago and continue every year in the mountains of NH. The outdoors is a place where they bridge the generation gap and strengthen their relationship.
- Title
- Food Insecurity
- Runtime
- 22:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- What does food insecurity look like in New Hampshire? Host Melanie Plenda speaks with Jenn Morton, from End 68 Hours of Hunger-Nashua and Anne Hayes from Gather, about hunger in the Granite State.
- Title
- Windows to the Wild | Mountains and Memories Promo
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Gregory Rec and his daughter Corrina love hiking together. The mountains are a place and time to share stories and strengthen bonds. Their father-daughter hikes began more than a decade ago and continue every year in the mountains of NH. The outdoors is a place where they bridge the generation gap and strengthen their relationship.
- Title
- History of Black Friday
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- President and CEO of the New Hampshire Retail Association, Curtis Picard, gives a brief history of how Thanksgiving was established and thus, Black Friday was born.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/BmpVKEq0zTs
- Title
- Black Friday
- Runtime
- 14:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- President and CEO of the New Hampshire Retail Association, Curtis Picard, talks with host Melanie Plenda about the evolution of Black Friday in New Hampshire.
- Title
- Paddle Through History Part 2
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- We rejoin adventure journalist Freddie Wilkinson and a group of indigenous paddlers as they continue their 1,500-mile historic canoe journey. You’ll meet new members of the team as they retrace the waterway paths of their ancestors.
- Title
- Windows to the Wild | Paddle Through History Part Two Promo
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- We rejoin adventure journalist Freddie Wilkinson and a group of indigenous paddlers as they continue their 1,500-mile historic canoe journey. You’ll meet new members of the team as they retrace the waterway paths of their ancestors.
- Title
- How will Republicans use the budget?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Catch the full episode of the The State We're in at https://youtu.be/LMqvzh_rHhk
- Title
- After the Election, Now What?
- Runtime
- 24:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Veteran reporter Ethan DeWitt from the New Hampshire Bulletin and Anna Brown, the Executive Director of Citizens Count, discuss the 2024 election results with host Melanie Plenda.
- Title
- Christa Documentary Extended Trailer
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- New Hampshire PBS present a new documentary about the life and legacy of Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher to be chosen for NASA’s Teacher in Space program. The film follows the journey of a statue, sculpted by renowned artist Benjamin Victor, that pays homage to her extraordinary spirit. Through heartfelt interviews and historical footage, viewers witness the creation of a lasting memorial that celebrates McAuliffe's dream of reaching for the stars and inspiring future generations.
- Title
- Christa: From Ordinary to Extraordinary (Teaser)
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- New Hampshire PBS presents a moving documentary that celebrates the life of Christa McAuliffe, a pioneering educator and the first teacher to be chosen for NASA’s Teacher in Space program. The film follows the creation of a historic statue, sculpted by renowned artist Benjamin Victor. Through heartfelt interviews and historical footage, viewers witness the creation of a lasting tribute to McAuliffe's dream of reaching for the stars.
- Title
- Paddle through History Part 1
- Runtime
- 26:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Follow a group of indigenous paddlers as they navigate an historic 1,500 mile canoe trail around New England. You'll meet the canoeists and experience the historic and cultural significance of the trail.
- Title
- Windows to the Wild | Paddle Through History Part One Promo
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Follow a group of indigenous paddlers as they navigate an historic 1,500 mile canoe trail around New England. You'll meet the canoeists and experience the historic and cultural significance of the trail.
- Title
- Dems vs. GOP on Patriotism
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Catch the full episode of The State We're In: The Perception Gap at the NHPBS YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/4Heu0eATkKE
- Title
- The Perception Gap
- Runtime
- 19:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- How divided is the country? Perhaps not as much as you think. Melanie Plenda speaks with More In Common Executive Director Jason Mangone about the “Perception Gap” and what it means for our politics and our future.
The conversation continues online. How would you bridge the perception gap?
We'd love to hear from you. Visit your favorite New Hampshire PBS social media channel and use the hashtag #NHgap.
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- Bird in the Hand
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Canada Jays are popular trail partners for hikers. They're not shy about sharing your lunch. But what are the effects of human interactions on the birds? We travel to mountain tops with researchers to find out.
A team of researchers study the effects of human interactions with Canada Jays in the White Mountains and northern Maine. What they learn might surprise you.
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- Holiday Auction Promo 2024 :10
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Support local artisans and businesses by bidding online at the 16th annual NHPBS Holiday Auction. We hope you will enjoy our hassle-free shopping while bidding on thousands of items that are in stock and ready to be sent to you by our Auction elves.
November 4 - December 6
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- The Holiday Auction is LIVE
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Support local artisans and businesses by bidding online at the 16th annual NHPBS Holiday Auction. We hope you will enjoy our hassle-free shopping while bidding on thousands of items that are in stock and ready to be sent to you by our Auction elves.
November 4th – December 6th
- Title
- Windows to the Wild | Bird in Hand Promo
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Canada Jays are popular trail partners for hikers. They're not shy about sharing your lunch. But what are the effects of human interactions on the birds? We travel to mountain tops with researchers to find out.
A team of researchers study the effects of human interactions with Canada Jays in the White Mountains and northern Maine. What they learn might surprise you.
- Title
- Ready, Set, Vote
- Runtime
- 32:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Who will win the presidential election? Polls indicate it’s a close race. But how much can we rely on them? Host Melanie Plenda speaks with Professor Andrew Smith, Director of the UNH Survey Center, about the impact and accuracy of polls.
Helpful links:
nhpbs.org/nhvotes
collaborativenh.org/know-your-vote
citizenscount.org/elections
- Title
- A River Reborn
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Photographer Joe Klementovich rides a paddleboard along Maine’s coastal rivers. Along with way, he looks at the ecological effects of dam removal on the Penobscot River and what it means to the longtime missing Atlantic Salmon.
- Title
- NH Votes 2024 - CD2 Candidate Forum
- Runtime
- 57:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Candidates from the 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Maggie Goodlander and Republican Lily Tang-Williams, meet with reporters from Granite State News Collaborative partner news outlets. Moderated by NHPR’s Mara Hoplamazian, and the Concord Monitor’s Michaela Towfighi. Recorded 10/28/2024.
This has been a special presentation of the NH Votes 2024 Candidate Forums – a project of the Granite State News Collaborative partners - NHPR, Manchester Ink Link, Laconia Daily Sun, NH Bulletin, Concord Monitor and NHPBS.
More info: https://nhpbs.org/nhvotes
- Title
- Windows to the Wild | A River Reborn Promo
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Photographer Joe Klementovich rides a paddleboard along Maine’s coastal rivers. Along with way, he looks at the ecological effects of dam removal on the Penobscot River and what it means to the longtime missing Atlantic Salmon.
- Title
- Researching Candidates
- Runtime
- 17:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- While national candidates get lots of coverage and voters likely know their stances on the issues, local candidates are often unfamiliar to voters. Here’s how to research local candidates and their positions on the issues with Anna Brown, the Executive Director of Citizens Count, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to educating voters about the political process. Brown is also the Executive Director of the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership, and Public Service at the University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce School of Law.
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- NH Votes 2024 - CD1 Candidate Forum
- Runtime
- 57:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Candidates from the 1st Congressional District, Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican Russell Prescott, meet with reporters from Granite State News Collaborative partner news outlets. Moderated by NHPR’s Todd Bookman and Manchester InkLink’s Andrew Sylvie. Recorded 10/18/2024.
This has been a special presentation of the NH Votes 2024 Candidate Forums – a project of the Granite State News Collaborative partners - NHPR, Manchester Ink Link, Laconia Daily Sun, NH Bulletin, Concord Monitor and NHPBS.
More info: https://nhpbs.org/nhvotes
- Title
- Little Foot
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Kimberly Lesnewski knows about safety on the trail. She hikes, conducts search and rescue and teaches about safety in the outdoors. Along the way, Scarlett learns to respect the power of nature and how to be in it safely.
- Title
- NH Votes 2024 - Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
- Runtime
- 57:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- NH Gubernatorial candidates, Republican Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Joyce Craig, meet with reporters from Granite State News Collaborative partner news outlets. Moderated by NHPR’s Josh Rogers and New Hampshire Bulletin’s Annemarie Timmins. Recorded 10/22/2024.
This has been a special presentation of the NH Votes 2024 Candidate Forums – a project of the Granite State News Collaborative partners - NHPR, Manchester Ink Link, Laconia Daily Sun, NH Bulletin, Concord Monitor and NHPBS.
More info: https://nhpbs.org/nhvotes
- Title
- Windows to the Wild | Little Foot Promo
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Kimberly Lesnewski knows about safety on the trail. She hikes, conducts search and rescue and teaches about safety in the outdoors. Along the way, Scarlett learns to respect the power of nature and how to be in it safely.
- Title
- Are Our Elections Trustworthy?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/H_y9Mir-_X8
Melanie Plenda speaks with “Firing Line” host Margaret Hoover about the show’s recent special “Counting the Vote.” In this one-hour documentary, Hoover examines voting systems across the United States and methods to increase voter confidence as the November election approaches.
- Title
- Counting the Vote with Margaret Hoover
- Runtime
- 24:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Melanie Plenda speaks with “Firing Line” host Margaret Hoover about the show’s recent special “Counting the Vote.” In this one-hour documentary, Hoover examines voting systems across the United States and methods to increase voter confidence as the November election approaches.
See the special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVSTFw2AgO8
- Title
- History Remembered
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Marshall Hudson writes stories for NH Magazine. He and Willem take a canoe ride on the Merrimack River where they explore its history. Along the way, they look at the history of perambulating town lines.
- Title
- Discover Alaska :15 Promo
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Discover Alaska New Hampshire PBS! Join WINDOWS TO THE WILD host Willem Lange for an incredible journey to the Last Frontier. Alaska awaits, a land of untamed beauty, fascinating cultures, awe-inspiring wildlife and endless adventure.

