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Contact: Tara Wilson-Kurz, (423) 569-734
Oneida, Tennessee: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be celebrating the participants of the GO BIG 2025 Challenge at the GO BIG Celebration on Saturday, December 6, at 10 AM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. Registration begins at 9:30 AM for all challenge participants. Those present will be considered for an award in various categories.
This year’s GO BIG 2025 Challenge introduced an exciting new theme “Every Season Gives a Reason to Go Big in the Parks” -- inviting participants to experience Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Obed Wild and Scenic River, and Manhattan Project National Historical Park in every season of the year. Visitors were challenged to explore the parks and experience the many different areas of outdoor recreation available in our community.
Participants earned points based on the honor system by answering questions about the nature and history of the three parks. Points were acquired by embarking on an adventure in search of site-specific information. Points were given for miles hiked, biked, paddled, or equestrian ridden. Visitors were encouraged to collect a total of 100 points to earn a unique GO BIG 2025 Challenge patch. The GO BIG Challenge is a year-long, self-paced, all-inclusive event designed to help all park visitors connect and experience the many diverse activities and areas along with the natural, and cultural resources of Big South Fork NRRA, Obed Wild & Scenic River, and Manhattan Project Historical Park.
Those who attend the Saturday, December 6 celebration will get to see the 2026 GO BIG Challenge logo and get a copy of the 2026 Challenge booklets, which will be available for everyone starting January 1, 2026. The GO BIG 2026 Challenge will continue offering the popular “Lightning Challenge” option, introduced last year. This mini challenge is geared toward explorers on shorter visits, wanting to learn more during the brief time available to them.
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Last updated: November 25, 2025