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UPDATED: Over 3000 People Hiked Maryland State Parks & 1400 Hiked Delaware State Parks on January 1st
Over 3000 people took part in First Day Hikes in Maryland State Parks on January 1st. Hikers had over 50 different hike options statewide. Over 2000 took part in ranger-led hikes – over 4400 miles. Over 1100 hikers completed about 2300 miles of self-guided hikes. Maryland State Parks kicked off a new challenge for 2026…
Read MoreNew Year’s Day First Day Hikes on Delmarva
Start the New Year off with First Day Hikes on January 1st. There are multiple locations where you can take a First Day Hike in both Delaware and Maryland – most hikes average 1 to 2.5 miles. You have your choice of self-guided hikes or ranger-led hikes. This is part of a nationwide initiative led…
Read MoreMore Than 4,000 People Hit the Trails for Maryland’s First Day Hikes
In what has become a Maryland tradition, more and more people start out the year by taking a hike. Between Dec. 31, 2023 and Jan. 1, 2024, park rangers led 47 scheduled hikes and other programs with an additional 15 self-guided opportunities that were available on state public lands across Maryland. A total of nearly…
Read MoreStart the New Year with a Hike
DELAWARE: First Day Hikes will continue the tradition of self-guided hikes at each Delaware State Park. Each park will also have a welcome station, where you can check in to be counted and pick up your First Day Hike sticker or magnet. Sites will also offer a send off time, where you can gather with…
Read MoreDel. State Parks Invite You To Take A Hike Jan. 1st
Delaware State Parks will offer a total of 17 First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day, as part of a national movement sponsored by America’s State Parks to encourage people to ring in the new year with some activity while enjoying the great outdoors. Hikes are self-guided and there is no need to register in…
Read MoreFirst Day Hikers Welcome At State Parks
If you are planning to take part in a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day, earlier might be better than later. Rain looks likely for the afternoon. State parks across the nation welcome visitors each January 1st to take to the trails. This year’s hikes will be self-guided. Visitors to Delaware State Parks are…
Read MoreAbout 5000 Hikers Join Maryland’s First Day Hikes Initiative on New Year’s Day
About 5000 hikers took advantage of the mild New Year’s Day weather and joined Maryland’s First Day Hikes initiative. The Maryland Park Service registered over 3800 hikers who took part in guided hikes while over 1100 hikers struck out on their own. Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford got into the action as well – hiking at…
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