Thanks to everyone that participated in the Illinois First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 and tagged us! Here are some pictures from the parks. #ILStateParks #FirstDayHikes

Join #NewMexicoStateParks on Jan. 1, #2025, for the nationwide initiative, America’s State Parks #FirstDayHikes. Guided hikes & polar plunges will take place at 14 parks across the state. Check our Event Calendar for locations & times www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/.

After balmy temps the last 2 weeks in MN, it got cold and we got a few desultory snow flakes. I caught one on my mitten! #retiredlife #firstdayhikes

Got my hike in at Sanchris Lake State Park 😃 #FirstDayHikes #ILStateParks

Celebrate the New Year at an Illinois State Park for a First Day Hike! IDNR is teaming up with America’s State Parks Foundation for this annual event on Jan. 1, 2025. Select state parks across Illinois will offer stickers and special photo opportunities for this event. #ILStateParks #FirstDayHikes

Start 2025 with adventure! 🌲 Join First Day Hikes Arkansas 2025 on Jan. 1 at Arkansas State Parks. Explore guided or self-guided trails, enjoy nature, and create lasting memories. 🥾✨
#HikeArkansas #FirstDayHikes #ExploreNature #ArkansasAdventures #OutdoorFun
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New year energy starts outside. 🌲
First Day Hikes return to Arkansas State Parks on January 1, with guided and self-guided hikes statewide. A great excuse to get moving and welcome 2026 on the trail.
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#FirstDayHikes #ARStateParks #ArkansasHiking

Join Washington State Parks on #NewYear'sDay to kick off 2026!

They're hosting fun activities at state parks statewide. Plus, it's a Discover Pass fee-free day ☃️

Be sure to leave a trip report on WTA with the tag #FirstDayHikes so we can hear what you've been up to!

Full list of participating Missouri parks (none near KC, sadly) mostateparks.com/FirstDayHikes

and here's the national page for more info www.stateparks.org/special-prog...

As 2025 winds down, here's the news. Not really. I'm tired and the intern did some but not as much as planned. It is what it is.
Anyway, First Day Hikes. Hit the trails, get a sticker. #FirstDayHikes. Mostly a test to see if State Parks monitors BlueSky.
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Hiking is my favorite way to spend the first day of the new year. If you're in the U.S. and looking to take a First Day Hike or you're looking for a new trail, this is a nice list. #hiking #hikingsky #firstdayhikes #happynewyear #nature #walking #outdoors www.backpacker.com/news-and-eve...

How did I not know about #firstdayhikes before? Plan to find new one each year now.

Happy New Year! California State Parks is starting the new year right with a day of more than 80 free adventures in over 60 parks on New Year's Day.

Start 2026 on the right foot and get outside!

Check out what adventures are available near you: www.parks.ca.gov/firstdayhikes

📸: Scott Hein

How did you spend the first day of 2026?

Many Mainers kicked off the new year with a dose of fresh air and community. First Day Hikes included scenic trails + warm drinks.

#FirstDayHikes #MaineParks #OutdoorAdventure #MentalHealth

My younger son and I did something new for New Year's Day and went down to York River State Park to hike the Taskinas Creek Trail as part of VSP's First Day Hikes. We had a lot of fun and definitely need to make this a yearly thing. #firstdayhikes #virginiastateparks

Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area, Burlington, CT 👍🏻👍🏻 #firstdayhikes @CTDEEPNews

I encourage everyone to look for First Day Hikes in your area. Many state parks and other groups host guided hikes on January 1st and encourage participation by young people, families, or others. We've participated or led hikes over the years and love the experiences. mostateparks.com/FirstDayHikes