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SEASON 3 OF THE GREAT FAMILY ADVENTURE TV SERIES PREMIERING JULY 28, 2023

brendan.mark | July 19, 2023

Heliconia, the award-winning video production company behind the exciting Great Family Adventure television series, is pleased to announce that the third season of this unique family adventure show is set to premiere on Outside TV on July 28th and then on the Bally Sports Network throughout that same week across all their US regional networks.

Great Family Adventure
is an exciting, fast-paced series that follows World Champion kayakers Emily Jackson and Nick Troutman and their young family. The Troutman-Jackson family travels the country, meeting unique people, paddling wild rivers, exploring hiking & bike trails, swimming in the ocean, and camping out under the stars. Along the way, they learn about new cultures and live the adventure of a lifetime. The family is thrill-seeking, fun-loving, adventurous, and ready to take on whatever is around the next corner. Their mission is to encourage families to get outside together and into healthy, active lifestyles.

The premiere episode finds Emily, Nick, and their children Tucker and Parker, in the Niagara Falls region where they hop on helicopters, enjoy the region by bike and explore the falls in exciting ways.  Subsequent Great Family Adventure episodes in season 3 will find the Jackson-Troutman family heading to Columbus, Georgia for the excitement of the US National Team whitewater trials, then on an adventure-filled road trip from Rock Island, Tennessee to West Virginia, and a season finale exploring Ocean City, Maryland.

The show’s premiere airing will be delivered via the Bally Sports Network group across all their regional sports networks and is only the first phase of the series’ distribution. All episodes are also being broadcast on the Water Network, at the beginning of August. 

ABOUT HELICONIA:
Heliconia’s goal is simple – to get more people outside and to help them become lifetime outdoor participants. The award-winning video production company does this by showcasing outdoor adventure and adventure travel through inspiring and educational content with industry-leading influencers. Heliconia currently produces seven unique media projects, providing authentic storytelling opportunities for every adventure and every destination. These series include: Epic Trails, Facing Waves, Adventure Cities, Great Family Adventure, Chad Hoover Fishing, Road Trip Angler, and Outdoor Eats. For more information, visit www.heliconia.ca.

For media and partnership inquiries, please contact:
James McBeath
Marketing Manager
613-256-0598
james@heliconia.ca

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