It's 2025, and Douglas County is inviting residents and visitors alike to step into the great outdoors with an engaging digital twist. The county has rolled out its Agents of Discovery app, a free interactive tool promising to enrich the exploration of its 65,000 acres of open spaces. Users can engage in quests, tackle trivia, and take on challenges designed to introduce the flora, fauna, and foundations of the county's natural landscapes.
Starting in January, families can meet their virtual tour guide, Agent Douglas, and dispel the winter doldrums by discovering the behaviors of the county's black bears during the colder months. With a fresh Douglas County-specific mission dropping each month, the app is poised to offer a year-long incentive for getting to know why many call this area one of the healthiest and happiest. Ready for the adventure? Download the app by following the instructions on the Douglas County webpage.
As part of a collaboration combining the efforts of Douglas County Open Space and Natural Resources with the Douglas Land Conservancy, the Agents of Discovery experience also marks 30 years of concerted stewardship efforts within the community. For those existing fans of the county's Decode program, this app promises to be a suitable sequel, ushering users into deeper insights and greater excursions.
