Redwood National and State Parks - Find Your Park: Movies of the Redwoods

The video explores the world's tallest trees, the Redwood forests, and their significance in both nature and cinema. It highlights how these forests have been used as iconic film locations, such as in Star Wars and Planet of the Apes. The video also discusses other national parks and historical sites that have been featured in films, emphasizing their cultural importance. It encourages viewers to experience these parks firsthand, promoting the National Park Service's centennial and the 'Find Your Park' initiative.

Which iconic film featured the Redwood forests as a backdrop for its thrilling speeder bike chases?

• Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

• Jurassic Park

• The Rise of the Planet of the Apes

• Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Which national park served as a filming location for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?

• Yosemite National Park

• Prairie Creek Redwood State Park

• Death Valley National Park

• Arches National Park

What is the significance of the Lincoln Memorial and Gettysburg National Military Park?

• They are known for their unique wildlife.

• They are famous for their geological formations.

• They are sites of great historical and cultural importance.

• They are popular hiking destinations.

What is the main message of the National Park Service Centennial campaign?

• To promote the filming of more movies in national parks.

• To highlight the tallest trees in the world.

• To encourage everyone to find and explore their own park.

• To increase the number of visitors to the Redwood forests.

How do national parks inspire filmmakers and artists?

• By having low filming costs.

• By providing a quiet place to write scripts.

• By offering unique landscapes and historical sites.

• By being easily accessible for filming.