Overview

• The annual event takes place Sunday, August 24, celebrating national parks across the United States.
• Any workout lasting 20 minutes or more on that date qualifies users for the National Parks activity award.
• Finishing the challenge unlocks animated stickers that can be used in the Messages app.
• The promotion is part of Apple’s recurring Apple Watch activity challenges to boost fitness engagement.
• Apple typically pairs the August effort with parks-themed content and donation programs, though no additional 2025 initiatives were announced.