Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon 2025
Break free from the clutches of technology overuse, reconnect with nature and hike for wellness in the digital age.
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Weekly Challenges
Dig deeper this month by opting in to our weekly challenges—there’s a little something for everyone!
TAKE THE CHALLENGE: Dr. Bronner’s, invites you to take action for a healthier planet by swapping out plastic in your daily life—whether that’s refilling a product you normally buy in plastic or finding a reusable alternative to a single-use item. Share a photo or story about your experience on Instagram (tag @natureunplugged and @drbronner) or through your Hike-A-Thon page, then complete the quick 3-question form to be entered into this week’s Challenge Prize Raffle!
TAKE THE CHALLENGE: The 3-30-3 Challenge for Wellness in the Digital Age, presented by Nature Unplugged, is all about creating simple daily habits to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect. Each day, unplug during mornings, meals, and nights, spend 30 minutes moving outside, and notice three details in nature you might normally miss. Share a photo, story, or note about your experience on Instagram (tag @natureunplugged) or your Hike-A-Thon page, then complete the quick 3-question form to be entered into this week’s Challenge Prize Raffle!
TAKE THE CHALLENGE: AARP California, invites you to step outside and share time in nature with someone from a different generation. Spark conversation with our Story Swap Conversation Starter Deck for inspiration, then post a photo, story, or note about your experience on Instagram (tag @natureunplugged and @aarpca) or your Hike-A-Thon page. Don’t forget to complete the quick 3-question form to be entered into this week’s Challenge Prize Raffle!
TAKE THE CHALLENGE: Your Perfect Unplugged Day presented by Perfect Snacks, is all about giving yourself the gift of time away from screens. Choose any device-free activity that helps you recharge and nourish what matters—whether it’s for an hour, an afternoon, or a whole day. Share a photo, story, or note about your unplugged moments on Instagram (tag @natureunplugged and @perfectbar) or your Hike-A-Thon page, then complete the quick 3-question form to be entered into this week’s Challenge Prize Raffle!
Mini Challenges
Mini but mighty—quick challenges you can complete anytime!
Looking for more ways to mix up your miles? Complete any of our Mini-Challenges throughout October for extra fun and bragging rights! Do as many as you like, whenever you like.
How to complete the mini-challenges:
Pick one (or more!) mini-challenges to complete anytime during October.
Share your adventure with a photo, story, or short note:
On Instagram (tag @natureunplugged)
OR on your Hike-A-Thon page under “Activity” or “Community.”
Let us know you’ve completed the challenge by filling out this 'Challenge Completed' form!