Kick off 2025 on the right foot by taking a guided hike along some of the trails at Lake Catherine State Park. These programs will include setting goals for the new year, experiencing Lake Catherine…

We are pleased that so many people have made First Day Hikes an annual tradition! Join us for this year's guided hike beginning at 10 a.m. on the Spring Branch Trail. The trail is approximately…

Kick off the new year the healthy way and join thousands across the nation who will be hitting the trails for First Day hikes, walks, jogs, rides, and runs! Join a park interpreter for this easy,…

Reach into 2025 by reaching the highpoint of Arkansas with a park interpreter! The highpoint provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Seasonally appropriate…

Kick off the New Year with a hike at Bull Shoals-White River State Park! Join a park interpreter on the 1.75-mile Big Bluff Trail. Set or fulfill New Year's resolutions while hiking or just enjoy…

Start off the new year with a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. First Day Hikes will take place in parks across the nation, so this is the perfect opportunity to spend the day doing what you…

Celebrate the arrival of 2024 by taking part in the first day hike at Lake Chicot State Park! This easy, mostly paved 1-mile guided hike will reveal many of the special pieces that fit together…

This First Day Hike will give you a look behind the scenes at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. On this guided hike, Craft Director Jeanette Larson and park interpreters will share the history of the…

Join a park interpreter and step into the new year with nature with a hike on the Rocky Valley Trail. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing and bring water. This is a moderately difficult hike.…

Start off your New Year's resolutions right by joining a park interpreter at the new visitor center to depart on a guided hike up to the summit of Pinnacle Mountain! Experience 360-degree views of the…

Join a park interpreter for this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for nature watching! #FirstDayHikes 

Start your year with a peaceful first day hike at this prehistoric site. We are carrying on the traditions of the Plum Bayou people by gathering at this unique mound site. We hope to help inspire a…

This easy 0.5-mile mile trail is a great way to participate in the First Day Hike tradition. We will be learning about how wildlife survives the extremes of winter and participants are encouraged to…

Join a park interpreter as we step into the new year by exploring our public lands with a hike! This paved, ADA-accessible trail is appropriate for all ages, and offers stunning views of the Little…