{"id":76203,"date":"2026-06-18T00:08:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T04:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=76203"},"modified":"2026-06-18T00:08:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T04:08:48","slug":"genesee-and-orleans-counties-launch-the-go-adventure-challenge-to-promote-physical-activity-and-community-exploration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/genesee-and-orleans-counties-launch-the-go-adventure-challenge-to-promote-physical-activity-and-community-exploration\/","title":{"rendered":"Genesee and Orleans Counties launch the GO Adventure Challenge to promote physical activity and Community Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health), in partnership with Orleans County Tourism and Genesee County Chamber of Commerce, are excited to announce the start of the Genesee and Orleans Counties (GO) Adventure Challenge. This new program encourages people to be more active while exploring places across both counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GO Adventure Challenge invites people of all ages to stay active by completing activities and visiting locations in Genesee and Orleans Counties. The goal is to support healthier lifestyles, build stronger community connections, and highlight the many great places in our area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis challenge is a fun way for residents to focus on their health while discovering everything our communities have to offer,\u201d said Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health. \u201cWe are excited to see participants enjoy local parks, trails, businesses, and public spaces in new ways.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants can join at their own pace and track their progress using an activity log. The challenge includes different levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Level 1: Complete 135 hours of physical activity \u2022 Level 2: Complete 135 hours of physical activity and visit at least five locations in each county<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the challenge, participants will submit an attestation form to confirm they completed their chosen level. They will also choose whether they would like a patch or sticker to recognize their accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCollaborating with our neighboring counties allows us to better showcase the outdoor experiences available to both visitors and residents,\u201d said Dawn Borchert, Orleans County Tourism Director. \u201cWe\u2019re excited for participants to explore, stay active and find new places to enjoy through the GO Adventure Challenge.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are proud to partner on the GO Adventure Challenge to encourage people to get out and experience the great destinations, scenic views, and local spots throughout Genesee and Orleans Counties,\u201d said Kelly Rapone, Genesee County Tourism Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GO Adventure Challenge supports ongoing efforts to improve health, prevent illness, and build community connections in Genesee and Orleans Counties. It is also planned to be an annual program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, including participation materials and submission details, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orleanscountytourism.com\/genesee-orleans-go-adventure-challenge.\">https:\/\/www.orleanscountytourism.com\/genesee-orleans-go-adventure-challenge.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press Release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health), in partnership with Orleans County Tourism and Genesee County Chamber of Commerce, are excited to announce the start of the Genesee and Orleans Counties (GO) Adventure Challenge. This new program encourages people to be more active while exploring places \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/genesee-and-orleans-counties-launch-the-go-adventure-challenge-to-promote-physical-activity-and-community-exploration\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[23,6],"tags":[5887],"class_list":["post-76203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-genesee-county","category-orleans-county","tag-go-adventure-challenge"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-jP5","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":32143,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2022\/04\/28\/genesee-orleans-2022-county-health-rankings\/","url_meta":{"origin":76203,"position":0},"title":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS-2022 County Health Rankings","author":"aka","date":"April 28, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release According to the 2022 County Health Rankings, released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) Genesee and Orleans Counties rank 38th and 54th respectively in overall Health Outcomes. 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