The city of Dowagiac and the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to create the new Dowagiac Walking Challenge this summer.
The two are inviting everyone to take to the great outdoors for a total of nine scenic walks between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Those who take part are told to post about their latest walks on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag “DowagiacChallenge” and a photo of the walker at the location. Those who complete all nine Walking Challenge routes will receive a Dowagiac Walking Challenge patch to show off to their friends.
The routes are between 1.5 and 3.9 miles, and include strolls at the Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary, the SMC Campus, and Rudolphi Woods, among other places. The full list of locations is below.
DOWAGIAC WOODS NATURE SANCTUARY 1.5-mile loop
DOWNTOWN SCULPTURE TOUR 2-mile loop
RIVERSIDE CEMETERY 1.5-mile loop
RUDOLPHI WILDLIFE REFUGE 1.1-mile loop
SMC CAMPUS 1.5-mile exploration of campus
RUDOLPHI WOODS 3.9-mile walk
MANSION WALK 1.5 miles – Gardner Mansion to Lee Mansion and back
RUSSOM PARK TO DOWAGIAC AIRPORT 2 miles out and back
WIND SONGS SCULPTURE AT MIDDLE SCHOOL TO BURLING PARK 2 miles out and back
You can register for the Dowagiac Walking Challenge right here.
