National Take a Hike Day takes place every Nov. 17 to encourage people to get outdoors, enjoy nature and take a hike for their physical and mental well-being.

What to bring. Backpack: Day packs can be various sizes.The bigger ones have more bells and whistles so the pack's weight rests on your hips rather than your shoulders, a big plus on a longer hike.

The Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce started the 3-2-1 challenge in 2018, where locals and visitors hike up to three peaks, in two counties, all in one day. The 11+ mile hike does require ...

First Day Hikes in the Capital Region. Five Rivers Environmental Education Center: Adventure NY Hikes Two hikes are offered, a morning hike at 10:30 a.m. and an afternoon hike starting at 1:30 p.m.

First day hikes are part of an initiative from America's State Parks to get people outdoors and moving their bodies. More than 400 of them will take place across the country.

The First Day Hike is part of a 50-state initiative to connect people to the outdoors on the first day of the year, said Marie Laudeman, a park interpretive naturalist who led the hike.

On the first day of 2025, the park is hosting its second Tri-Park-A-Thon as well as a self-guided hike. Attendees can choose to join for nearly a full day of activity or just for a leg of the journey.

First Day Hikes began in 1992 at the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton and became a national initiative in 2012 with the endorsement of America’s State Parks, expanding to all 50 states.

First Day Hikes in the Capital Region Five Rivers Environmental Education Center: Adventure NY Hikes Two hikes are offered, a morning hike at 10:30 a.m. and an afternoon hike starting at 1:30 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment. Take a hike! Kick off the new year with First Day Hikes at state parks in Texas Get a healthy start to 2025 by participating in the Texas Parks and Wildlife program taking ...