Guided "First Day Hikes" Set for January 1st at Three Local Oregon State Parks
Led by park rangers and volunteers, guided First Day Hikes are set for 31 Oregon State Parks on New Year's Day -- Monday, January 1st.
Hikes are free and the $5 day-use parking fee is waived that day for all state parks that require a parking permit and are open.
America's State Parks sponsors the First Day Hikes program nationwide to encourage everyone to start the year outside and connect with nature. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has participated since 2012.
Visitors will have three hikes to choose from in the Grants Pass, Cave Junction and Central Point areas. They include hikes at Valley of the Rogue State Park, Rough and Ready Botanical Wayside and TouVelle State Recreation Site.
Visit the Oregon First Day Hikes webpage to see the full list of parks hosting hikes. Additional information such as hike times, meet-up locations and trail terrain are available via the park links on the webpage. A few hikes require registration.
Remember to plan for winter weather, dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, bring water and carry binoculars for viewing wildlife.
