in Nebraska this summer could come with a bonus. The state parks department is offering prizes for hikers who trek along 45 designated trails as part of a Trail Trek competition that begins today (Wednesday May 22nd) and carries on until the last day of October. To be in with a chance of winning, you need to take a selfie that includes one of the Trail Trek signs you’ll find on the designated trails, then submit the photo to .
One entry puts you into a draw to win a two-night stay in a cabin at a Nebraska state park, plus outdoor gear and subscription to You can submit multiple entries, and depending on how many you submit, you become eligible for things like a foldable , a commemorative walking stick medallion, and a commemorative T-shirt. We this means if you submit the maximum number of entries (40 photos) you get all three (and obviously, they need to photos of signs on different trails, not 40 selfies of you by the same sign). “Trail Trek encourages people of all abilities to join us outdoors to explore trails, see new sights, and explore healthy ways to spend time together or get away from it all,” says Bob Hanover, parks division assistant administrator for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
“Nebraska has many great trails to discover.” If you're new to hiking and encouraged to give it a try, here’s . Many of the designated trails are at state parks, but others are in city, county and federal parks or those maintained by the Papio Missouri River Natura.
