Apple Watch National Parks Activity Challenge launches today

Apple Watch users can participate in the 2026 National Parks Activity Challenge today, August 23. To earn the limited-edition digital badge and a new collection of animated stickers, users must record at least 20 minutes of activity.

Eligible workouts include walking, running, hiking, or wheelchair pushing. Unlike previous years that required specific distances, such as one or three miles, the current challenge only requires a minimum duration of 20 minutes. The initiative is designed to encourage engagement with national parks, though users do not need to be physically present in a park to qualify.