More than a dozen people took part in the “First Day Hike” at Stone State Park. While the temperature was on the colder side, hikers appreciated the sun and clear trails. One hiker said there were many reasons to take part in the hike. What new laws ...

New Year’s Day — hikers across the United States enjoyed their first day hikes to kick off the new year.First Day Hike is a nationwide initiative that started in 2012, giving people the chance to ring in the new year by connecting with nature and other hikers.

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For those at Tygart Lake State Park, their New Year's Resolutions were to be more active and they started off strong during the First Day Hike.

A tradition across America’s State Parks, the First Day Hike allowed many to forge their path to a fresh start. “It’s just a good thing for people to start the year off right when they’re working on their New Year’s resolutions to get out and be more active,