FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2014 Contact: Monica Stadalski 315-782-3142 x 247 mstadalski@wpbstv.

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WPBS-DT PREMIERS NEW ADVENTURE SERIES XPEDITION OUTDOORS

Watertown, NY- January 24, 2014 WPBS-DT, Watertown, PBS, announces a new, local adventure series, in highdefinition, entitled Xpedition Outdoors hosted by Chris LaShomb. This 13- part adventure series highlights scenic attractions in New York State and Eastern Ontario. The pilot episode will premier th January 27 , with new episodes airing each Monday at 7:30pm and online at wpbstv.org/watchonline. WPBS-DT has been a long-time advocate for advancing travel and tourism by sharing the beauty of our region with others through the power of public media. Hosted by Chris LaShomb, a North Country native and avid outdoor enthusiast, this series emphasizes the beauty and abundance of natural resources found in the North Country and Canada. Highlights featured in this new series include bobsledding in Lake Placid, kite-skiing in Jefferson County, exploring ATV trails in Lewis County, and experiencing the rapids of Canadas Quebec River. Each episode employs the use of a point of view camera, creating a unique first person experience of each adventure! A public screening of Episode 2 (Lake Placid episode) will be held at the WPBS-DT Studio, located at 1056 Arsenal st Street, Watertown, NY on February 21 from 6pm 8pm. WPBS-DT requests an RSVP by calling 315-782-3142 ext. 247 or emailing mstadalski@wpbstv.org. This program was sponsored by the Town of Webb Visitors Information Center/ Old Forge, Paul Smith's College, The Edge Hotel and Boondocks Restaurant and Bar. WPBS-TV is a non-profit public television station serving approximately 650,000 households throughout Northern New York and Eastern Ontario. WPBS-TVs mission is to educate, entertain and inform our two-nation audience through superior local and national content and media engagement in order to enhance the lives of those it serves. # # #