The tradition of group hikes on New Year's Day is a fairly recent one. It was first nationally publicized in 2012, although some organizations held the event before that.
I’m not able to hike because I have an injured knee plus foot problems, but I decided to drop in on the event at Seven Bends State Park. I know some of the park rangers and volunteers, and I wanted to get outside and see some friendly faces.
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That's a great idea. Have not heard of it. Would love to participate.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
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Looks like fun. I hope you will be able to hike again soon.
ReplyDeleteThe first day hike is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a happy weekend.
I am sure that everyone was happy to see you whether you hiked or not. It’s a great tradition that has been established.
ReplyDeletenice idea...enjoy the new year
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Linda, good each photos.
ReplyDelete...keep putting one foot in front of the other!
ReplyDeleteYes, that’s what I do.
DeleteWow, they are a club, and even have a flag/banner! The hike itself has a sticker of it's own too! Glad to know of it...and I'll keep doing what Tom mentioned, one step at a time!
ReplyDeleteI love the concept of first day hikes and they are quite popular in Oklahoma now.
ReplyDeleteI do my own first day hike cuz hiking is a moving meditation for me.
I also have a bad knee, I think I'm going to schedule a knee replacement soon. My orthopedic guy keeps telling me just whenever I want, come see him.