Georgia State Parks offering First Day Hikes

DEC invites New Yorkers to start 2026 with First Day Hikes

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 5, in collaboration with partner organizations, is hosting six First Day Hike events Thursday.

First Day Hikes set for New Year's Day 2026

Whether you prefer a moderate hike through a desert landscape or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, Oregon State Parks has a First Day Hike for you on New Year’s Day, Thursday Jan. 1.

Georgia State Parks offering First Day Hikes

On New Year’s Day, Georgia State Parks — including Indian Springs and High Falls — once again are hosting First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day to welcome 2026.

Start 2026 with a hike and polar plunge at a Texas Park

If your New Year’s resolution is to exercise more or get outdoors, start 2026 on the right foot with a First Day Hike. First Day Hikes is a nationwide program to encourage hiking on New Year’s Day, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. The annual tradition that gives people of all ages and skill levels a chance to experience the beauty of Texas nature through ranger and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips, polar plunges a…

Hike into the New Year at Vermont State Parks

MONTPELIER — Start off the new year on the right foot with Vermont State Parks’ First Day Hikes. On Jan. 1, everyone is invited to join free, guided hikes taking place at state parks, state forests, and other public lands…