WASHINGTON — If your New Year’s resolution is to get healthy, why not start outdoors? Dress warmly, put on your hiking shoes and head to a national or state park.
For example, the National Park Service is no longer charging an entrance fee for visiting Manassas National Battlefield Park. A lot of “First Day” hikes are scheduled for Friday, including at Assateague State Park in Maryland and Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary in Upper Marlboro. Those are just some of 30 First Day hikes planned in Maryland.
All 50 states are participating in the fifth annual First Day hike events, which encourage everyone to celebrate the new year with outdoor exploration and recreation.
Last year, more than 41,000 people covered over 79,000 miles on 997 hikes across the country.
Watch the video below to learn more about Maryland State Park First Day Hikes.
