SHOALS AND BEYOND – Outdoor enthusiasts know that they would be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable way to spend part of New Year’s Day than on one of the Tennessee Valley’s hundreds of scenic nature trails. Many walkers of all ages in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee State Parks will ring in the New Year doing just that.
Alabama State Parks will again offer a First Day Hike at many of its 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…