First Day Hike

On January 1, Peninsula State Park will sponsor a First Day Hike, offering visitors the opportunity to start the year off with a family friendly trek led by Friends of Peninsula State Park. Chris Holicek, president of the Friends, says, “Think of it as the start of a new and healthy lifestyle, for the whole family.”

First Day hikers will meet at the Weborg picnic shelter, at 10 AM on January 1. They will walk an easy one to three mile route along the Sunset bike trail and Weborg marsh. During the hike, the hike leader will help members of the group to identify a variety of bird species. The event will conclude about noon, after hikers have warmed up in the shelter with hot chocolate and cookies.

Children are welcome, with adult supervision, but pets are not allowed. Participants are advised to bring a water bottle, binoculars, and field guide, and to dress for the weather, with hiking boots or snowshoes. A state park vehicle sticker is required.

“We are excited to host a First Day Hike as part of the national effort to showcase state parks as close to home places for connecting people to nature, promoting year-round recreation and fostering healthy outdoor lifestyles,” says Kelli Bruns, Peninsula State Park Superintendent.

This year will be the third time Peninsula State Park has participated in America’s State Parks’ First Day Hikes. On January 1, 2013, over 700 hikes and more than 22,000 people in all 50 states participated in the First Day Hikes.

• Degree of Difficulty: – Easy
• Trail name(s): Sunset Trail – Weborg Marsh
• Minimum age for kids: Must be accompanied by an adult
• Any restrictions?: No Pets. Park Admission Sticker is required.
• Length of trail/hike: 1-3 mile option
• Things to Bring: Water, binoculars, field guide, appropriate outdoor dress
• Cancellation Information: Call park office at 920-868-3258