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Good day for an adventure: May 24th is National Scavenger Hunt Day

May 24th is National Scavenger Hunt Day.

May 24th is National Scavenger Hunt Day

ROANOKE, Va. – May 24th is National Scavenger Hunt Day.

The game is a fun way to get outdoors and spend time with family and friends.

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American columnist, Elsa Maxwell, is credited with coming up with the game during the 1930s to entertain her guests.

A scavenger hunt is played by challenging teams to find a list of random items.

Some games add an extra challenge by including riddles.