State kicks off 250th Independence Day celebration with walking challenge
Participants eligible to receive prizes, recognition for partaking in event
The clock is now ticking to complete South Dakota’s 250 mile challenge in honor of the country’s looming semiquincentennial.
The South Dakota commission tasked with planning for the United States’ 250th birthday in 2026 has launched the “Walk 250 Miles by 2026” competition, the first of many events they are mapping out as a way to ce…




