Join 250-mile Outdoor Challenge in 2026

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in marking America's 250th anniversary by participating in the Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge.

This free, year-long initiative encourages Nebraskans to complete 250 miles of outdoor activity to promote physical and mental well-being through fun, noncompetitive adventure outdoors.

Starting Jan. 1, residents can begin accumulating miles by walking, hiking, biking, kayaking, and more. The challenge is designed to be flexible, allowing miles to be earned from a single activity or a combination of many.

Participants can track their progress using the...