SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The South Dakota Game Fish & Parks Department will be offering free, guided hikes in six state parks on New Year’s Day.
The announcement comes as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states.
The First Day Hikes are part of the national effort to get people outdoors and into our parks.
First Day Hikes are a great way to cure cabin fever and burn off those extra holiday calories by starting off the New Year with an invigorating walk or hike in one of the following state parks.
- Big Sioux Recreation Area near Brandon, 2 p.m. CST. Info: 605-582-7243
- Custer State Park, 8 a.m. MST, pre-registration required. Info/register: 605-225-4515
- Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls, 2 p.m. CST. Info: 605-213-1036
- Hartford Beach State Park near Corona, 12 p.m. CST. Info: 605-432-6374
- Lewis and Clark Recreation Area near Yankton, 1 p.m. CST. Info: 605-668-2985
- Oakwood Lakes State Park near Bruce, 2 p.m. CST Info: 605-627-5441
Last year marked the first time all 50 state park systems sponsored First Day Hikes, offering 400 hikes nationwide.
