• First Day Hike (Salmon Creek State Natural Area)

    Bertie Beach 243 Bal Gra Road, Merry Hill, NC, United States

    Join park ranger Katie Sanford for a leisurely, approximately 2-mile hike at Bertie Beach. This county-owned property adjoins Salmon Creek State Natural Area in Merry Hill, NC. Learn about local […]

  • First Day Hike: Weymouth Tract

    Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, NC, United States

    Start the year off right by getting outside for a First Day Hike! For this hike at the Weymouth Tract, we will hike an easy 2 miles to see the […]

  • First Day Hike at Lake James State Park

    Catawba River Office Breezeway 2785 NC Hwy 126, Nebo, NC, United States

    Put your best foot forward in 2025! Join Ranger Hughes for a nature walk along the Fox Den Loop Trail for Lake James State Park’s first guided hike of the year. We'll […]

  • First Day Hike: To The Tower!

    Moore's Wall Trail 1280 Campground Rd., Danbury, NC, United States

    Join Ranger Fields on this moderate to challenging hike to the old fire tower on top of the mountain. This is the highest point of the park, and quite possibly […]

  • First Day Hike – Raymond Fisher Pond

    Gorges State Park - Grassy Ridge Access 976 Grassy Ridge Road, NC, US

    Join Park Staff for a 2025 First Day Hike down the Raymond Fisher Pond Trail. Please be prepared for a moderate, 60 minute hike, with proper footwear and water. We […]

  • Fort Fisher First Day Walk

    Fort Fisher State Recreation Area 1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC, United States

    Start 2025 outside and active.  Join us for a hike on the Basin Trail at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.  Meet at 2pm at the Flag Pole beside the trail […]

  • First Day Hike at Rendezvous Mountain State Park

    Rendezvous Mountain State Park 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Rd, Purlear, NC, United States

    On January 1st 2025 at 2pm, you can meet at the park office, (two story cabin building) for a Ranger led one mile stroll through the mountains mixed hardwood forest. […]

  • First Day Hikes at Fort Macon State Park

    Fort Macon State Park 2303 E. Fort Macon Rd., NC, US

    First Day Hikes – 2 p.m. (one short and one long) Start off the new year with a hike in your favorite state park. Fort Macon State Park will be […]