State parks across Tennessee and the country offered visitors a chance to start off 2026 with special guided hikes on New ...

First Day Hikes' is a nationwide movement where state parks offer free admission to encourage starting the new year outdoors.

New Mexico State Parks invites residents and visitors to welcome 2026 with annual polar plunges and First Day Hikes on New ...

The Minnesota DNR will host First Day Hike events at 12 state parks on Thursday, Jan. 1 in support of a nationwide effort to connect people to the outdoors. As ...

Idaho may not be the first U.S. state on most travelers' bucket list, but this beautiful state park full of outdoor adventure ...

Virginia is again joining the nationwide First Day Hikes initiative on Thursday, Jan. 1, to encourage residents to explore ...

Welcome to Heron Lake State Park in Los Ojos – New Mexico’s best-kept secret that’s simply too gorgeous not to share.

Tombigbee State Park near Tupelo, Mississippi is exactly that kind of revelation – a place where nature shows off without even trying. You’ve driven past the signs a dozen times, always thinking “I ...

North Carolina boasts many great outdoor recreation spaces, including this lakeside state park full of hiking, camping, and ...

For visitors that want small-town charm combined with boutique shops and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, this tiny ...