“Redwood Adventures TV” gives viewers an inside view of California’s Redwood National and State Parks and its unique habitat and wildlife.

ORICK, Calif. – Jan. 11, 2008 – Redwood Adventures Entertainment, a division of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, is bringing the beauty of the California Redwood National and State Parks into Northern California and Oregon homes with its new television series, “Redwood Adventures TV” on CBS KVIQ, Channel 6 and Access Humboldt, Channel 12.

In each episode, hosts Johnny “Redwood” Russavage, Haley Becksted and Kristina Combs interview various experts in the history, habitat and activities surrounding the Redwood National and State Parks. The series’ first episode highlighted Trillium Falls, the tallest tree in the world and the park’s indigenous birds. Future episode topics range from activities such as kayaking, hiking and fishing to visiting Fern Canyon, Lost Man Creek and Lady Bird Johnson Grove. Other topics include Indian legends about the park and highlights of celebrities who have visited the park.“‘Redwood Adventures TV’ is a great avenue to showcase the beauty and wonder of this truly unique area.” said Johnny “Redwood” Russavage, host of “Redwood Adventures TV” and chairman and CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge Company. “Production for the series is ongoing as we continue to incorporate expert interviews with breathtaking footage of the seasonal recreational activities, events and habitat here in the park.”
“Redwood Adventures TV” is broadcast in one hour and thirty minute episodes. The schedule is as follows:
CBS KVIQ, Channel 6
Half hour program
Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.
Sundays, 3:30 p.m.
Access Humboldt, Channel 12
One hour program
Wednesdays, 4:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 4:00 p.m.
The Redwood Parks Lodge Company is currently underwriting “Redwood Adventures TV” and is looking for sponsors and advertisers to help fund broader distribution.
The “Redwood Adventures TV” series is directed and produced by Dave Losko whose achievements include an Emmy for audio work on the PBS special “Bodie: A Ghost Town” and a New York Film Festival silver medal for Porsche. Through commercials for companies like Chevron, Saks Fifth Avenue, the Money Store and the NBA have given Losko the opportunity to work with celebrities such as Eddie Murphy, Chuck Yeager, Tina Turner, Shelley Fabares, James Earl Jones, Jim Palmer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Kenny Loggins.For more information about Redwood Adventures TV or Redwood Adventures Entertainment, please visit www.redwoodadventures.com. For sponsor and advertising information, please contact John Ruassavage at jr@teamredwood.us.About Redwood Adventures TV
Redwood Adventures TV is a 30-minute weekly “edutainment” series highlighting the history, habitat and activities in and around the California Redwood National and State Parks. The series is directed and produced by Emmy awarding winner Dave Losko and features hosts Johnny “Redwood” Russavage, Haley Becksted and Kristina Combs.
About Redwood Parks Lodge Company
Based in Orick, California and formed in 2002, Redwood Parks Lodge Company, Inc. is poised to become the leading lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving outdoor lovers, vacationers, adventurers and travelers visiting the California Redwood National and State Parks. The company owns approximately 68 acres of land on three parcels adjacent to or near the Redwood Parks system and bordered by Highway 101 in Orick.

The company’s first phase development is completed, and it has totally refurbished six existing sawmill employee houses into luxurious, 1,200-square foot vacation cabins at Redwood Adventures Village, with each cabin featuring three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, a living room, an attached garage and more. Additionally, the company has secured permission to conduct guided tours, hikes and excursions throughout Redwood Parks and Humboldt County, as well as hold special events/festival services within the parks system.

In the future, Redwood Parks Lodge Company plans to develop a luxury lodge, resort hotels/meeting centers, restaurants, stores and recreational facilities on its three properties adjacent to/surrounded by Redwood National and State Parks. For more information, please visit www.redwoodparkslodge.com or www.redwoodadventures.com, or call 866-733-9637.

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