Northern New Hampshire The White Mountains of New Hampshire are possibly the most rugged terrain in New England. Host Kara Tsuboi ventures almost to the Canadian border to reach her base of operations for exploring the area's deep forests. A hike to a perch rewards Kara with a sweeping view of the landscape and a gourmet picnic lunch. On quiet waters, Kara paddles a canoe to observe bald eagle chicks in their nest, and hunts for trout on a meandering river. A fine meal is served at a mountain resort, with a recipe that calls for local fiddlehead ferns.