New year, new you. Make a plan to get outdoors. Everyone is encouraged to spend time outdoors this holiday season and celebrate the New Year at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, canal trails and public lands across New York on January 1, 2024. The 13th annual First Day Hikes program is offering varied hike options for people at more than 80 locations across the state to enjoy.  "New York’s public lands are something to behold,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “We lead the nation on State public lands, and we house the nation’s oldest state park. As New York State...

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