Virginia State Parks First Day Hike Tradition
First Day Hike—Start the Year on the Right Foot—One Trail at a Time! There’s something magical about starting the year on a trail. Crisp winter air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and the promise of new adventures ahead. For me, that magic began in 2018 at Shenandoah River State Park. It was my first First Day Hike, and little did I know it would spark a tradition that has shaped my New Year’s celebrations ever since. Why First Day Hikes…
