Are You an Official Maine's Kennebec Valley Explorer?

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Do you have what it takes to become an Official Kennebec Valley Explorer? Well, this is where your journey starts. Visit the less-traveled destinations on this tour and learn more about them on each screen. A GPS trigger will let you know you are close to a stop as you drive along the tour.

Be sure to check out our suggestions for other things to do or places to visit nearby each stop to help build up some Explorer Cred.

Scroll to the bottom of each screen to answer a quiz based on the provided information. Answer it correctly, and earn an Explorer Badge. (Don’t worry, we’ll give you three tries.)

After accumulating enough badges, you can redeem them for Official Kennebec Valley Explorer Stuff, letting your friends and family know you are an Official Kennebec Valley Explorer. Plus, if you share your explorations with us on social media using #OfficialKVExplorer, we might even repost your picture on our feeds.

How to Redeem Badges–
  • Find your earned Badges by selecting the Profile tab in the lower right-hand corner of your device’s screen.
  • When you collect a badge, a pop-up will let you know you’ve done it, and one that will show you the badge.
  • You can redeem your badges right away on our website. Fill out the form, select your choice of swag, and upload a screenshot of your badges to verify your Explorer knowledge.
  • In 2-3 weeks, you will receive your rewards in the mail.
Check your badge status.
  • Select the Profile tab in the lower right corner.
  • View your recently earned Badges. Select Browse All to see unearned Badges.
  • Scroll to see the status of all your Badges.

Earned badges can then be redeemed for the Official Kennebec Valley Explorer items below. 

Find what badges you have earned in the Profile tab.
Check the status of all by badges by selecting browse all.
Official Maine's Kennebec Valley Explorer Stuff Car Sticker

sticker

3 Badges

Redeem any three badges for an exclusive MVK sticker for your car, laptop, or water bottle. Measures 4″ wide, it is removable, with low-tack adhesive that leaves no sticky residue.

Redeem for Official Kennebec Valley Explorer Stuff - Deck of Cards

Playing Cards

5 Badges

Redeem any five badges for a standard poker deck with an Official MKV Explorer Badge on the backs. These easy to shuffle, smooth cards come with a box.

Redeem for Official Kennebec Valley Explorer Stuff - Mug

coffee mug

7 Badges

Redeem any seven badges for a classic coffee mug that proudly touts an Official MKV Explorer badge. It holds 11 ounces and is Microwave and dishwasher-safe.

Redeem for Official Kennebec Valley Explorer Stuff - T-Shirt

Tee Shirt

10 Badges

Redeem any ten badges for a dark blue Tee Shirt with an Official MKV Explorer Badge printed in two colors on the chest. Let the world know you are an Explorer.

Redeem for Official Kennebec Valley Explorer Stuff - Baseball Cap

Baseball Cap

13 Badges

Redeem all 13 badges for a Baseball Cap emblazoned with an Official MKV Explorer Badge, which  shows that you have visited unique destinations throughout the region.

Redeem Your Badges for Official Maine's Kennebec Valley Stuff

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Terms and conditions: No purchase is necessary. U.S. Residents only. Badges can only be redeemed once in any three-month period. This promotion can be altered or ended at any point without notice.

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