Free state park day set on Jan. 1

Published 2:28 pm Saturday, December 19, 2015

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to celebrate the first day of 2016 with First Day Hikes taking place at more than two dozen state parks on Jan. 1.

In the spirit of the new year, Washingtonians are encouraged to start 2016 with a healthy hike and connect with the diverse natural resources and recreation opportunities found at state parks across Washington on New Year’s Day. Many parks will have guided hikes, with expertise provided by rangers and volunteers. Some of the hikes will be fat-tire bike rides, snowshoe treks, as well as a 5k run.

Participants will not need to display the Discover Pass on vehicles to access state parks for the New Year’s Day activities.

Participants of all ages are welcome, unless otherwise noted with suggested minimum age.