Spending time outdoors not only benefits our minds and bodies but it is also a chance to explore the beauty that nature has to offer. June 1st marks National Trails Day®, a special day dedicated to celebrating the many joys and benefits of hiking and walking trails across the country. This year the Health Commission is encouraging everyone to get outside and share their adventures on our Mountain Lakes trails. From May 17th to June 15th, join in the celebrations of our trails by posting a photo of your trail experience on Instagram with the hashtag #MLTrails24. This isn’t just a chance to showcase the beautiful landscape and your happy moments on the trails—it’s also a chance to win fabulous prizes from our supportive local restaurants and stores!

Contest Guidelines:

Eligibility:

o    Open to all who wish to explore and share their experiences on the Mountain Lakes trails. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, we welcome your participation!

Photo Requirements:

o    Ensure your photos feature the Mountain Lakes trails. Capture images that can be identified from our trails, such as the abandoned cabin chimney in Wilcox Park, Birchwood Lakes, or visible trail markers.

How to Enter:

o    Post your photos on Instagram between May 17th and June 15th.

o    Use the hashtag #MLTrails24 in the caption of your post.

Prizes:

o    Winners will be selected based on creativity, adherence to the theme (trails and landmarks), and overall aesthetic appeal of the photo.

o    Fabulous prizes include gift certificates from Hapgoods and WaWa

Announcement of Winners:

o    Winners will be announced through the Borough of Mountain Lakes Weekly Broadcast and contacted directly through Instagram to arrange prize collection.