Area parks announce 1st-day hikes

Begin the New Year with a ranger-led hike at a Georgia state parks
Tallulah Gorge State Park near Toccoa is hosting two hikes. The wheelchair accessible 1.5-mile hike begins at 1 p.m. People are asked to register by Dec. 27. Another hike at 4 p.m. takes hikers to the highest point of the gorge to observe the sunset. There is a $7 fee for this hike. Call 706-754-7981.
Dozens of Georgia State Parks to offer First Day Hikes
LITHIA SPRINGS, Ga. - There’s still time to ask Santa for one more present under the tree, and we have a suggestion: hiking boots! That way, you’ll be ready to start the new year with a refreshing hike at one of Georgia’s incredible state parks.
Hike into 2025! Georgia State Parks offer over 70 'First Day Hikes'
Ring in the New Year with nature! Georgia State Parks offer over 70 guided hikes for all levels on New Year's Day, from easy family walks to challenging treks, including accessible options. Celebrate with a First Day Hike sticker and connect with friends and family in the great outdoors.
Longing to explore N.H.’s state parks? Ring in the New Year with a hike
New Hampshire State Parks is hosting a free event called First Day Hikes to encourage Granite Staters to get outside and discover a new park. Seven parks from around the state are participating in the event this year: Milan Hill in Milan,
Area parks announce first-day hikes
First-day hikes on New Year's Day have become a tradition around the country — a chance to fulfill two common New Year's resolutions — to get outdoors more often and to get some exercise. All the hikes recommend a few things: Bring water and snacks,
12 Alabama state parks offering guided New Year’s Day hikes
A dozen of Alabama’s state parks are participating in a nationwide initiative to get people outdoors to enjoy nature – as well as burn a few calories after eating all those holiday treats. The 12 parks are offering First Day Hikes “led by knowledgeable state park staff and volunteers.
Take a hike! Kick off the new year with First Day Hikes at state parks in Texas
Venture into the great outdoors on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with Texas Parks and Wildlife. The state agency will once again host First Day Hikes, a way to start the new year (and those resolutions for better health) on the right foot.
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