First Day Hike at Mayo River State Park

Mayo River State Park - Mayo Mountain Access 500 Old Mayo Park Road, North Carolina, US

Join us for a guided 1.8-mile hike along the fox trail. A ranger will navigate, while sharing inspired insight as we start the new year off with a stroll through […]

Jordan Lake First Day Hike

Ebenezer Church Recreation Area 2582 Beaver Creek Rd, Apex, NC, United States

Come join a park Ranger on a scavenger hunt at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area to kick off the New Year!  The hike consists of locating various park animal silhouettes throughout […]

First Day Hike Scavenger Hunt

Boone Fork Parking Area Linville, NC, United States

Meet a ranger at the Boone Fork Parking Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway (mile marker 299.9) to grab a scavenger hunt to complete on Nuwati Trail for your First […]

First Day Hike – Upper Bearwallow Falls

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

Join Park Staff for a 2025  First Day Hike to the Upper Bearwallow Falls Overlook. Please be prepared for a moderate, 30 minute hike, with proper footwear and water. We […]

First Day Dune Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr., NC, US

Kick the year off right by joining Ranger Austin for a fun and informative hike to the ridge.  We will discuss all things Jockey's Ridge.  Let us embrace 2025 by […]

First Day Hike at Lake Norman State Park

Lake Norman State Park 759 State Park Drive, NC, US

What a better way to ring in the New Year than by taking a hike with a Ranger? Meet at the swim beach parking lot for a 1 to 1.5-mile […]

First Day Hike at Jones Lake State Park

Jones Lake State Park 4177 NC 242, NC, US

Start 2025 with a guided hike around a Carolina bay lake. Learn about the flora and fauna of this unique environment while we hike an easy 1 mile. Meet at […]

First Day Hike: Animal Superpowers In Winter

Haw River State Park - Iron Ore Belt Access 6068 N. Church Street, NC, US

Join us at the Iron Ore Belt Access of Haw River State Park for a leisurely walk with a North Carolina State Parks Education Specialist as part of the First […]

First Day Hike at Morrow Mountain State Park

Morrow Mountain State Park 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, North Carolina, US

Come out to Morrow Mountain State Park on New Year’s Day to get your wellness goals started off on the right foot. Join a park ranger for a guided hike […]

First Day Hike at Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, North Carolina, US

Join a Park Ranger to hike the Sugarloaf Trail at the Marina for a two mile round trip hike to Sugarloaf Dune.  Lace up your shoes, bring water and start […]