Washington D.C. (PRWEB) December 05, 2011

America’s State Parks announced which all 50 state park techniques may sponsor free, guided First Day Hike Programs on New Years Day 2012. Americas State Parks First Day Hikes provide people and families an chance to start the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outside through using a healthy hike on January 1, 2012 at a state park. First Day Hikes provide a good method to have outside, workout, love nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family.

What better method to kick off the New Year than with a hike at a state park? mentioned Ruth Coleman, President of the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD). Think of it because the begin of a fresh and healthy lifestyle, for entire family. Whether youre staying close to house or traveling, join you at 1 of Americas State Parks on New Years Day.

Studies have proven which obtaining outside is 1 great method to relax and recharge the system, mind and spirit. stated Phil McNelly, NASPDs Executive Director. We hope which hiking along a trail in a state park may become part of an people or familys normal workout routine.

Americas State Parks boast a variety of beautiful settings for year-round outside recreation, and every First Day Hike may provide an chance to explore the unique all-natural and cultural treasures close to house. From California to Maine, hikers can climb hills and mountain tops, walk along ponds and beaches, and traverse trails through forests, fields and prairies. Visitors can hear to birds, breathe in the new air, discover wildlife tracks, feel the wind and the warmth of the sunlight or the coldness of the snow. Visitors can anticipate to become surrounded through the quiet beauty of nature in winter, experience amazing views and vistas and advantage from the business of a knowledgeable state park guidebook.

First Day Hikes originated over twenty years ago at the Blue Hills Reservation, a state park in Milton, Massachusetts. The system was launched to promote each healthy lifestyles during the year and year round recreation at state parks. Many other states have offered outside recreation programs on New Years Day, but, this is the 1st moment all 50 state park techniques have joined together to sponsor First Day Hikes.

State park staff and volunteers may lead the hikes, that average 1 to 2 miles or longer depending on the state park. Details regarding hike places, problem and length, terrain and tips regarding right clothes are listed on the Americas State Parks site. Visit http://www.americasstateparks.org/first-day-hikes and click on the state of interest to discover a First Day Hike nearest we.

America’s State Parks is committed to promoting outside recreation in state parks because a method to address obesity, especially among kids. Getting children outside and unplugged from games and other electronic media creates a unique connection with nature which promotes physical and mental well-being and encourages creativity and stewardship of our shared resources.

The mission of the NASPD and America’s State Parks is to promote and advance the state park techniques of America for their own importance, and for their crucial contributions towards the countries environment, heritage, health and economy.

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