What’s the best way to complete all explorer challenges for the "Explorer" trophy?

The Explorer Challenges in Red Dead Redemption 2 are a series of tasks that test your ability to locate and interact with various points of interest across the game''s vast open world. To unlock the ''Explorer'' trophy, you must complete all 10 Explorer Challenges, which primarily involve finding and collecting treasures. These challenges are unlocked after completing Chapter 1 and reaching the open world. Here''s a detailed guide to help you complete them efficiently.\n\nFirst, you need to acquire a treasure map. The first map, ''Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map,'' can be obtained by looting a treasure hunter near Flatneck Station or by purchasing it from a fence. This map is essential for starting the Explorer Challenges. Once you have the map, open your satchel and study it to reveal the first clue. The treasure locations are marked with a golden icon on your map, making them easier to track.\n\nFor Explorer Challenge 1, you need to find one treasure. The Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map leads you to two locations: the first is near the Dakota River, and the second is near Cumberland Falls. Follow the clues on the map to locate the treasure chests. Each chest contains gold bars, which are valuable for purchasing items or upgrading your camp. Completing this challenge unlocks the next set of tasks.\n\nExplorer Challenge 2 requires you to find two treasures. Use the ''High Stakes Treasure Map,'' which can be found by interacting with a treasure hunter near the Elysian Pool. This map leads you to three locations: the first near Window Rock, the second near Bacchus Station, and the third near Fort Wallace. Each location contains a chest with gold bars. Be prepared for some climbing and exploration, as these treasures are often hidden in hard-to-reach areas.\n\nExplorer Challenge 3 involves finding three treasures. The ''Poisonous Trail Treasure Map'' is required for this challenge. You can obtain it by looting a treasure hunter near the Van Horn Trading Post. This map leads you to four locations: the first near Brandywine Drop, the second near Annesburg, the third near Roanoke Ridge, and the fourth near Beaver Hollow. Each location requires careful navigation, as some treasures are hidden in caves or on cliffs.\n\nFor Explorer Challenge 4, you need to find four treasures. Use the ''Le Tresor des Morts Treasure Map,'' which can be found by looting a treasure hunter near the Saint Denis cemetery. This map leads you to five locations: the first near Caliga Hall, the second near Shady Belle, the third near Lakay, the fourth near Lagras, and the fifth near Saint Denis. These treasures are often hidden in swamps or dense forests, so be cautious of alligators and other predators.\n\nExplorer Challenge 5 requires you to find five treasures. The ''Elemental Trail Treasure Map'' is essential for this challenge. You can obtain it by looting a treasure hunter near the Owanjila Dam. This map leads you to six locations: the first near Mount Shann, the second near Strawberry, the third near O''Creagh''s Run, the fourth near Valentine, the fifth near Emerald Ranch, and the sixth near Annesburg. These treasures are often hidden in remote areas, so be prepared for long rides.\n\nExplorer Challenge 6 involves finding six treasures. Use the ''Landmarks of Riches Treasure Map,'' which can be found by looting a treasure hunter near the Braithwaite Manor. This map leads you to seven locations: the first near Rhodes, the second near Bolger Glade, the third near Braithwaite Manor, the fourth near Saint Denis, the fifth near Shady Belle, the sixth near Lagras, and the seventh near Lakay. These treasures are often hidden in ruins or abandoned buildings.\n\nExplorer Challenge 7 requires you to find seven treasures. The ''Strange Statues Treasure Map'' is essential for this challenge. You can obtain it by looting a treasure hunter near the Elysian Pool. This map leads you to eight locations: the first near Window Rock, the second near Bacchus Station, the third near Fort Wallace, the fourth near Brandywine Drop, the fifth near Annesburg, the sixth near Roanoke Ridge, the seventh near Beaver Hollow, and the eighth near Caliga Hall. These treasures are often hidden in caves or on cliffs.\n\nExplorer Challenge 8 involves finding eight treasures. Use the ''Landmarks of Riches Treasure Map,'' which can be found by looting a treasure hunter near the Braithwaite Manor. This map leads you to nine locations: the first near Rhodes, the second near Bolger Glade, the third near Braithwaite Manor, the fourth near Saint Denis, the fifth near Shady Belle, the sixth near Lagras, the seventh near Lakay, the eighth near Caliga Hall, and the ninth near Shady Belle. These treasures are often hidden in ruins or abandoned buildings.\n\nExplorer Challenge 9 requires you to find nine treasures. The ''Elemental Trail Treasure Map'' is essential for this challenge. You can obtain it by looting a treasure hunter near the Owanjila Dam. This map leads you to ten locations: the first near Mount Shann, the second near Strawberry, the third near O''Creagh''s Run, the fourth near Valentine, the fifth near Emerald Ranch, the sixth near Annesburg, the seventh near Roanoke Ridge, the eighth near Beaver Hollow, the ninth near Caliga Hall, and the tenth near Shady Belle. These treasures are often hidden in remote areas, so be prepared for long rides.\n\nExplorer Challenge 10 involves finding ten treasures. Use the ''Landmarks of Riches Treasure Map,'' which can be found by looting a treasure hunter near the Braithwaite Manor. This map leads you to eleven locations: the first near Rhodes, the second near Bolger Glade, the third near Braithwaite Manor, the fourth near Saint Denis, the fifth near Shady Belle, the sixth near Lagras, the seventh near Lakay, the eighth near Caliga Hall, the ninth near Shady Belle, the tenth near Lagras, and the eleventh near Lakay. These treasures are often hidden in ruins or abandoned buildings.\n\nTo complete the Explorer Challenges efficiently, always carry a good supply of health tonics and ammunition, as some treasure locations are guarded by enemies or predators. Use your Eagle Eye ability to highlight clues and treasure chests, making them easier to spot. Additionally, consider using a guide or online map to pinpoint exact locations if you''re struggling to find a treasure. Completing these challenges not only earns you the ''Explorer'' trophy but also provides valuable resources to enhance your gameplay experience.