Spring weather is here and so is the newest NDPRD hiking challenge! If you missed the Winter Challenge, this is your chance to elevate your physical and mental well-being and be more active outdoors.

To get started, navigate to the Challenges tab in the app, find the Spring Challenge and click Participate. Challenge yourself to hike at least three trails by June 30 and hike more to climb higher on the leaderboard!

The new mobile app makes it easier for you to check in on your phone, track your progress and stay active throughout the year with four seasonal challenges. You can earn digital badges in addition to entries in prize drawings for gift cards, camping stays and annual permits!

Prizes are based on the number of hikes completed each season. There are two ways to win: hike three trails in a three-month period and/or be in the top 50 on the challenge leaderboard at the end of each season.

• Complete three hikes in a season to be entered into a drawing for one of two $50 North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department gift cards. Prizes will be drawn at the end of each season and winners will be notified via email.

• Additionally, the top 50 on the leaderboard in each seasonal challenge will be entered into a drawing for two nights of weekday camping at any North Dakota State Park. The more trails you hike, the higher you climb on the leaderboard. Prizes will be drawn at the end of each season and winners will be notified via email.

At the end of the year, the top 50 individuals from each quarter will be entered into a drawing for one of 10, 2025 annual permits to be given away.