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Locations with the Most Players in the DMV Explorer 5.0

HOW TO PLAY

Download the free Agents of Discovery app and search the names of the Missions from the list below. Each Mission is a series of interactive challenges to learn and explore. If you’re logged in and play more Missions, you’ll be entered to win more cool prizes!

2023 DMV Explorer Prizes

We’ve got lots of great prizes this year, so make sure you’re logged into the Agents of Discovery app! Logged in users get a chance to win Grand Prizes, including:

Complete 2 Missions

Be entered to win tickets to Tidal Basin Paddle Boats of Frederick County’s Museum Center

Complete 4 Missions

Be entered to win tickets to the International Spy Museum or a $200 gift card to the Baltimore Bass Pro Shop

DMV Explorer Archives

DMV Explorer 5.0
 

Players of the DMV Explorer were able to earn badges and lanyards by completing Missions in the area, and were entered in a draw to win other cool prizes as well!


 
Locations with the Most Players in the DMV Explorer 5.0
 
1st Place

Frederick County

2nd Place

Patuxent Research Refuge

3rd Place

U.S. National Arboretum


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Participating Locations

Columbia Gardens Cemetery
Columbia Gardens Cemetery
Bureau of Land Management – Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Mission
Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Mission
Discover Dinosaurs
U.S. National Arboretum
Saving Springhouse Run
U.S Fish and Wildlife – Patuxent Research Refuge
Patuxent Research Refuge – National Wildlife Visitor Center
Patuxent Research Refuge- North Tract
Masonville Cove Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership
U.S. Forest Service – USDA Urban Forest
USDA Urban Forest
Sustainable Recreation
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission – Watkins Nature Center
Watkins Regional Park Nature Center
U.S. Fish and Wildlife – Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Fox Loop Mission
Painted Turtle Pond Mission
West Virgina University
Shipwrecks at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary
Frederick County
Park Adventurer
Waterways Defender
Ag Explorer Mission
City of Rockville
Explore the Civic Center Park
Scenic America
Discovering the District: A Scenic America Adventure
U.S Forest Service- City of Baltimore
Welcome to Leakin Park!
Sustainable Recreation 2.0
Middle Branch Exploration Trail


 
Prizes

Complete 2 Missions to be entered to win tickets to Tidal Basin Paddle Boats or Frederick County’s Museum Center. Complete 4 Missions to be entered to win tickets to the International Spy Museum or a $200 gift card to the Baltimore Bass Pro Shop.

Promotional Materials

Download the DMV Explorer Support Kit

DMV Explorer 4.0

Players of the DMV Explorer were able to earn badges and lanyards by completing Missions in the area, and were entered in a draw to win other cool prizes as well!


Locations with the Most Players in the DMV Explorer 3.0
1st Place

The National Arboretum

2nd Place

Watkins Nature Center

3rd Place

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge


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DMV Explorer Partners

Participating Missions
DMV Explorer 3.0

September 27 – December 31, 2021

The DMV Explorer 3.0 took place from September 27 – December 31, 2021. Players were able to earn badges and lanyards by completing Missions in the area, and were entered in a draw to win other cool prizes as well!


Winners of the DMV Explorer 3.0
1st Place

Woodsy Owl Birthday Mission (Play at home)

2nd Place

Smokey Bear 2.0

3rd Place

Patuxent River Park’s Mission



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DMV Explorer Partners

Participating Missions

Smokey Bear 2.0
USDA Urban Forest
Woodsy Owl Birthday Mission (Play at home)
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
World War II Memorial
Columbia Gardens
National Arboretum
Patuxent River Park’s Mission
Patuxent River Park Rural Life Museum Mission
National Wildlife Visitor Center
North Tract
Watkins Regional Park Mission
Fox Loop Mission


Prizes

 

DMV Traveler badge can be picked up at Patuxent River Park, Patuxent Research Refuge, and Columbia Gardens Cemetery. Please see the interactive map above for directions and details of these pickup locations.

*Badges are available while quantities last.

Also, if you complete 3 or more Missions you will have the chance to win a free youth skate pass with the purchase of an adult skate pass at the Sculpture Garden Ice Rink, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. The pass is valid Monday – Friday from 11am to 5pm; going into effect on December 1st. This pass will not be accepted for the period of December 20th thru January 4th.

*Some restrictions may apply.

Promotional Materials

2021 D.C. Explorer Poster 8.5×11


DMV Explorer 2.0

August 15 – October 31, 2020

The DMV Explorer 2.0 ran from August 15 – October 31, 2020. Players were able to earn badges by completing Missions in the area, and were entered in a draw to win other cool prizes as well! Participating sites can be found all over the greater D.C. area, including in Maryland and Virginia.


Winners of the DMV Explorer 2.0
1st Place

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

2nd Place

Patuxent River Park

3rd Place

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

 



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DMV Explorer Partners

Participating Missions

Anacostia Park Walking Mission
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
Columbia Gardens Cemetery
Korean War Veterans Memorial
World War II Memorial 
Vietnam Veterans Memorial 
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 
National Arboretum
Patuxent Research Refuge – National Wildlife Visitor Center
Patuxent Research Refuge – North Tract
Patuxent River Park’s Mission
Patuxent River Park Rural Life Museum Mission
USDA Urban Forest
Watkins Regional Park
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge – Fox Loop Mission


Prizes

By completing Missions at different locations, you can earn special prizes like badges and buttons. See the interactive map below for more information on which locations will be distributing prizes.

If you complete 5 of the Missions listed here, you will become a D.C. Traveler and earn a special badge! D.C. Traveler badges can be picked up in person at Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge, or you can email us at  to get it mailed to you.

*Make sure you log in on the Agents of Discovery app to be eligible to earn your D.C. Traveler badge!

DMV Explorer

June 27 – November 1, 2019

DMV Explorer Campaign Wrap Up Event
November 19, 2019

The DMV Explorer Campaign wrap up event took place at the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge Pollinator Garden. Thank you to all of our partners who made this campaign such a massive success. Together we were able to encourage well over 2,000 kids to get engaged, active and excited about history and nature in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

 


 Participating Missions

Check out the DC Explorer 2.0 Flyer

Check out the DC Explorer 2.0 Press Release


Become a DMV Explorer!

Complete three Missions on the National Mall to earn your National Mall Explorer badge. Complete 6 Missions to earn your D.C. Traveler badge. Complete 9 or more Missions to earn your DMV Explorer badge.