Kansas 250 Challenge

"Two hikers walk along a rocky trail through grassy terrain with scattered trees. One leads a dog on a leash, while the other follows behind under a partly cloudy sky.
Join the year-long celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026 with the Kansas Outdoor Recreation Challenge.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks invites you to take part in a year-long adventure across our state’s public lands. Whether you're a seasoned hiker, curious birdwatcher, or weekend camper, this challenge is your chance to connect with nature, discover new places, and celebrate Kansas’s legacy of outdoor recreation.

Register and log ten of your favorite ways to spend time outside in Kansas between now and July 4, 2026. We'll send you a certificate of completion (and maybe some other fun things), but the real reward is the memories you'll make along the way.

1. Get Started by Registering:

Join the Challenge

2. Then come back to log your 10 activities as you complete them:

We can't wait to see what you get up to!

Need Some Activity Ideas?

 

 

Logo for Kansas’s America 250 commemoration. A semicircle with ‘250’ at the center is surrounded by twelve yellow sunflower petals and thirteen blue stars. Below, bold blue text reads ‘AMERICA,’ with ‘KANSAS’ in lighter blue underneath. The bottom line says ‘1776 • PER ASPERA • 2026’ in red and blue, referencing the U.S. founding, Kansas’s motto, and the anniversary year.

Learn about the other America's 250 celebrations across Kansas.