EMBARK ON THE ultimate Lone Star road trip with our seventh annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt! From now until the contest ends on Labor Day, you’ll discover many breathtaking attractions across our magnificent state, including parks, historic sites and cultural oddities. Connect with fellow adventurers, earn prizes for completed challenges and create lasting memories while gaining a deeper appreciation for the unparalleled beauty and history of Texas.
Grand Prize
If you complete every activity on this year’s hunt, you'll be entered to win our grand prize: one lucky winner (and a plus one) will receive a curated wellness weekend in Mineral Wells, the Wellness Capital of Texas. The weekend features activities to take you from the river to the rooftops, including a stay the Crazy Water Hotel, a meal at Oak & 3rd Restaurant, a guided fly fishing trip on the Brazos, an extravagant spa package, a private guided hike or paddle for two at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, and more.
Grand Prize
If you complete every activity on this year’s hunt, you'll be entered to win our grand prize: one lucky winner (and a plus one) will receive a curated wellness weekend in Mineral Wells, the Wellness Capital of Texas. The weekend features activities to take you from the river to the rooftops, including a stay the Crazy Water Hotel, a meal at Oak & 3rd Restaurant, a guided fly fishing trip on the Brazos, an extravagant spa package, a private guided hike or paddle for two at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, and more.
Other Prizes
For each individual region you complete, you can earn one entry into a drawing for one of several prizes from Texas State Parks (an annual park pass), the Texas Historical Commission (one overnight at Landmark Inn and one overnight at Sabine Pass RV park) and Whole Earth Provision Co. (a Kelty deluxe lounge chair and a Whole Earth swag bag).
Ready, Set, GOSH
How does GOSH work? Check the list and choose your destination — you can attempt to complete a region or the whole state. To enter, take a selfie at each location. Then, either email us your selfies at magazine@tpwd.texas.gov, or post them on Instagram (must have a public account) with the hashtag #GOSH2026 and tag our magazine account, @tpwmagazine.
Choose a Region
Choose a Region