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On New Year’s Day, you’re invited to welcome 2026 and America’s 250th with an inspirational “First Day Hike.” Georgia’s State Park and Historic Site rangers are offering dozens of guided adventures where you can connect with friends, family and the great outdoors. Choose from a variety of distances and difficulties, from kid-friendly strolls to heart-pumping treks and wheelchair accessible trails. You’ll even go home with a First Day Hikes sticker to commemorate your accomplishment as part of this nationwide movement started by America’s State Parks. Outdoor enthusiasts with mobility impairments can click to learn about our all-terrain wheelchair hikes in 2026.
Join one of our ranger-led first day hikes and receive a free sticker!
