SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — To celebrate another season of adventures in West Virginia’s state parks and forests, outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in the West Virginia State Parks Ultimate Adventurer Challenge. Families with kids are encouraged to participate in the West Virginia State Parks Junior Adventurer Challenge.
The challenges are open through September 30 and were created to lead adventurers of any experience level on a series of outdoor explorations throughout the West Virginia State Parks system.
“This summer is off to a busy start in West Virginia’s state parks and forests and the Adventurer Challenges provide even more ways for families to enjoy their visits to our parks and public lands,” said West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby. “It’s incredible to see so many people heading to the outdoors in Almost Heaven and now we’re looking forward to witnessing the excitement of both outdoor enthusiasts and kids who complete these new challenges.”
Joining a challenge is easy. Here’s how it works:
1.Choose either the Ultimate or Junior Adventurer Challenge and fill out the form at WVstateparks.com/adventurerchallenges.
2.Receive a challenge card in the mail.
3.Complete each challenge and get the card stamped at any park office or gift shop.
4.Post photos as you complete each challenge on Twitter or Instagram with #AlmostHeaven and #WVstateparks.
5.Turn the challenge card in at select WV State Parks gift shops and receive an exclusive gift pack or junior challenge medal and certificate.
Ultimate Adventurer Challenge
The Ultimate Adventurer Challenge card includes ten challenges, such as discovering waterfalls and hiking multiple trails. Once a challenge is completed, the participant will need to get their challenge card stamped at any park office or gift shop and post a photo to Twitter or Instagram using #AlmostHeaven or #WVstateparks.
Junior Adventurer Challenge
