April 23, 2026
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Fifty states. Fifty hidden immunity idols. One nationwide adventure.
The Survivor 50 Challenge was created to celebrate the landmark 50th season of Survivor, inviting fans across the country to hunt for idols hidden in every U.S. state in January and February 2026. Clues were released online, leading participants to specific locations such as parks, museums, landmarks, and city centers on specific days. Everyone who found the idol within the time period was able to take a picture with the idol and be entered in a drawing to attend the live finale in Los Angeles in May 2026. Here is a list of the locations, some are well-known, some not at all. How many of these places have you been? Maybe there's a place to add to your travel bucket list!
Alabama – Dauphin Island
Alaska – Aurora Ice Museum at Chena Hot Springs
Arizona – South Mountain Park and Preserve Phoenix
Arkansas – Cosmic Caverns, Berryville
California – Ferndell Nature Trail, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
Colorado – Phillip S. Miller Park/ Challenge Hill, Castle Rock
Connecticut – Mohegan Sun Casino, Mohegan
Delaware - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton
Florida – Jungle Island (Survivor Ultimate Fan Cafe), Miami (was only open for a limited time ending April 12, 2026)
Georgia – Okefenokee Swamp Park, Waycross
Hawaii – Malaekahana State Recreation Area, O’ahu
Idaho – The Lodge at Osprey Meadows/ Tamarack Resort/ near Lake Cascade in Donnelly
Illinois – Chicago Transit Authority Train in Downtown Chicago
Indiana – Sundial at Fletcher Park/ Fowling Warehouse, Indianapolis
Iowa –Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill, Altoona
Kansas – Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center (former Southeast High School, host Jeff Probst’s school), Wichita
Kentucky – Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville
Louisiana – Creole Queen Riverboat, New Orleans
Maine – Monhegan Lighthouse, Monhegan Island
Maryland – Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower and Clock, Baltimore
Massachusetts – Fenway Park, Boston
Michigan – Max’s South Sea Hideaway, Grand Rapids
Minnesota - Mall of America, Bloomington
Mississippi – University of Mississippi, Oxford
Missouri –Union Station, St. Louis
Montana – Star Gazing Room, University of Montana, Missoula
Nebraska - Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha
Nevada – 5.11 Tactical Store, Las Vegas
New Hampshire – Ice Castles, Woodstock
New Jersey – Asbury Park Convention Hall, Asbury Park
New Mexico – Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu
New York – Historic Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank Building, New York City
North Carolina – North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
North Dakota – The Lights Event Center, Fargo
Ohio – American Sign Museum, Cincinnati
Oklahoma – Oklahoma City Underground, Oklahoma City
Oregon – Cape Meares Lighthouse, Tillamook
Pennsylvania - National Aviary, Pittsburgh
Rhode Island – Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence
South Carolina – Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet
South Dakota – The Mammoth Site, Hot Springs
Tennessee –Parthenon, Centennial Park, Nashville
Texas – Armadillo Den, Austin
Utah – Antelope Island State Park
Vermont – Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester
Virginia – Byrd Theatre, Richmond
Washington – Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
West Virginia – Summit Betchel Reserve. Glen Jean
Wisconsin – The Mitchell Park Domes Horticultural Conservatory, Milwaukee
Wyoming – Granite Hot Springs, Jackson
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Several All Fifty Club members jumped into the excitement of the nationwide Survivor 50 Challenge.
Alicia Rovey tracked down idols at both the Kentucky and Tennessee locations, while Gary and Marie Flanagan completed the hunt in New Jersey. One member, avid road-tripper and Survivor fan Chris McKay, took the challenge to another level by visiting 14 Survivor locations across the country and even two hunts in one day. In typical All Fifty Club fashion, members went off the beaten path to visit roadside attractions along the way and visit counties they hadn't been to.
Some members met up along the way. Alicia and Chris met during the Tennessee hunt, and Chris later joined Mark and Harley Hudson to complete the Alabama search together—turning the challenge into both a nationwide adventure and a shared All Fifty Club experience. To top it off, and likely because of his multiple entries, Chris won the drawing to attend the Survivor Finale in May. Look for him on the broadcast! Read "Idol Hands" about the details of his epic adventure.