2024 marks New York State Parks Centennial, and with it, lots of reasons to celebrate. As you head out on your next adventure to a New York State park or historic site, you are invited to take on the Centennial Challenge.
New York State Parks has come up with a list of 100 activities to give you a chance to get outdoors and discover state parks, to learn more about New York State history at historic sites, and to give back to preserve all of its properties for the next generation.
Not sure you can complete all 100 activities in a year? That’s okay. The goal is to complete 24, after which you’ll earn a commemorative Centennial prize, as well as an entry into a random drawing for one of 24 three-year Empire Passes and a Centennial swag bag.
Take the Challenge on the go by downloading the Goosechase app from either the iPhone or Android app store. Create an account then search for “NY State Parks Centennial Challenge” to join and start collecting points.
Prefer the tried-and-true method of pen and paper to track your Centennial Challenge progress? Download the checklist at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/100/OPRHPCentennialChallengeChecklist.pdf or pick one up at your local state park or historic site. Once you’ve earned as many points as you can, mail in your checklist to New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 625 Broadway, Albany, N.Y. 12207, Attn: Centennial Challenge.
Remember, you only need to complete 24 activities in order to collect 24 points and earn your Centennial prize and entry into the promotional giveaway. Those who earn more than 24 points will receive one extra entry into the promotional giveaway for every extra ten points earned.
Submissions will be accepted from January 1, 2024, to January 10, 2025. Winners of the promotional giveaway will be announced the week of January 13, 2025.
For more information, go to https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
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