MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama State Parks will again offer First Day Hikes at 12 different State Parks on New Year’s Day, providing the perfect way to start the new year in the great outdoors.
This year’s schedule for First Day Hikes includes a sunrise hike to King’s Chair at Oak Mountain State Park, a sunset hike at Meaher State Park, a hike to the Bald Rock Overlook along the Bald Rock Boardwalk at Cheaha State Park, a scenic hike on the Plateau Trail at Monte Sano State Park, and more opportunities spanning the state.
The First Day Hikes are part of a national program designed to celebrate the new year while encouraging Americans to get outside. The national First Day Hike program features hikes in all 50 states, and the Alabama State Park Division team has planned hikes at many state parks…