First Day Hike: Tiny Trails, Big Senses

Start the new year with a gentle adventure designed especially for young explorers and their families. On this First Day Hike, we’ll take a short, family-friendly walk through the woods, using our senses of touch, taste, sight, and hearing to connect with nature in a fun and meaningful way. Along the trail, we’ll pause to feel tree bark, listen for birds, and spot winter wonders all around us.

At the end of the hike, each child will create a special footprint craft to take home—a keepsake to remember their very first steps into the new year.

This program is perfect for children ages 3–8, but all ages are welcome. Come make memories, explore with your senses, and start the year off on the right foot.

Parks are for everyone. If you have accessibility questions or concerns, please call 540-862-8114 or email Hannah.Johnson@dcr.virginia.gov. 

关于第一天徒步旅行

每年 1 月1日，弗吉尼亚州立公园都会举办“首日徒步”活动。这项全国性活动邀请人们在州立公园亲近大自然、留下永恒的回忆，迎接新年的到来。全州范围内均提供由护林员带领和自助的首日徒步旅行，为各个年龄段和技能水平的游客提供户外探索的机会。一月1是所有弗吉尼亚州立公园的免费停车日。（天然桥的门票仍然适用）。  

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