Enjoy a one mile self-guided hike through the woods and along the shoreline of Otsego Lake. The trail is a loop and returns to the parking lot. Hike starts at 10 a.m. and the first 100 people will receive the First Day Hike giveaway! The free hike closes at Dusk. Bathrooms are limited, so please…

Come celebrate the New Year on a 1.3 mile trail walk around Gilbert Lake! Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and afterwards warm up by the fires in Briggs Pavilion! Gilbert Lake State Park welcomes donations for the local food pantry as part of the the Martin Luther King Food Drive. Completing this First Day Hike counts…

Join Forest Ranger Erin Petit for a guided hike at Texas School House State Forest. Come prepared for the weather and bring water and snacks. Meet at the parking area on Jones Road acorss from the Trailhead sign. Free. Registration required, please call Ranger Petit, 315/778-4107 to register and for more information.

The hike will be a self guided hike along the Overlook Trail. Please check in at the park office between 10:00am and 11:00am. The first 50 people to check in will received a KIND bar and a commemorative button marking the 10th Annual First Day Hike! Please be prepared to wear a face covering during…

Celebrate the New Year with an easy 1 – 1.5 mile hike at Glimmerglass State Park. The park will supply warm beverages and snacks following the hike. Registration is not required but preferred. (607) 547-8662 Call ahead if heavy snow fall is forecasted.

Start out the new year at Betty and Wilber State Park. Meet at the Sunset Pavilion and then enjoy a lovely walk through the woods. Warm beverages and granola bars  served courtesy of the park. Fleece headbands will also be given away. More information, call 607/547-8662