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New Year's Day Hike
10:30 AM
 Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Start 2012 off with a brisk walk full of winter views to the highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi. Meet at the West Ridge Falls Access Trailhead, 0.6 of a mile roundtrip. $5 parking. 706-265-1969.
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First Day Hike at Cloudland Canyon
1 PM to 4 PM
 Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Did you make a resolution to be healthier and happier in 2012? Then join G3 Outfitters on a guided hike to Cherokee and Hemlock Falls. This naturalist-led hike will take you by unique geology of the canyon. Start your new year with a new hike! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-913-7170.
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First Day Hike
2 PM to 3:30 PM
 Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Meet at the Nature Center to greet 2012 with a 1½ hour naturalist-led hike along the “Bay Boardwalk" Trail. Route includes bay forest ecosystem dominated by loblolly bay and swamp bay. Learn about the gopher tortoises, birds, and other animals that live in these unique environments. Pedometers and Party Hats for first 30 people. $1 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256. |
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First Day Hike on the Pine Mountain Trail
1:15 PM
 F. D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Join members of the Pine Mountain Trail Association for a 3.4-mile Overlook Loop hike on New Year's Day. Meet at the Country Store Parking Lot and explore Gardens Overlook Crossing and the Chestnut Oak Trail. The PMTA will provide a shuttle at the Gardens Overlook for those who prefer a shorter 1.4-mile hike. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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"First Day" New Year Hike
1 PM
 Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Start off the New Year by going for a hike. Join us on a moderate 3.5 mile excursion along the lake. Bring water and snacks. $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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First Day Hike
2 PM to 3:30 PM
 Georgia Veterans State Park - Cordele, GA
Meet at the activity shelter in the campground for an hour and a half nature hike on the first day of the year. 229-276-2371. |
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First Day Hike
12:45 PM to 3:30 PM
 High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
This staff-led 3.5-mile moderate hike will take you past several scenic and historic sites including the falls, the old powerhouse, and through a mixed pine/hardwood forest. You will learn about the park history and the local ecology. Meet at the park office, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water and a snack. 478-993-3053.
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Hike with a Ranger
10 AM to 11:30 AM
 Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Hike with a Ranger on Big Creek Nature Trail to start the New Year off right by getting fit. Hike starts at 10:00 a.m. and finishes by 11:30 a.m.. Meet at the park office by 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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New Years Day Hike
1 PM
 Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Hike to the top of Panola Mountain to make a fresh start on the New Year. Join a park ranger on a journey by writing out, then burning, last years burdens. Hike to the top of the mountain picturing all the great things you will accomplish in 2012. We will finish around a campfire sharing hot chocolate and our plans for the New Year. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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"First Day Hike" with the Park Naturalist
1 PM
 Reed Bingham State Park - Adel, GA
Start off the New Year with a guided hike down our trails. Please wear appropriate shoes and bring water. Meet at the trail head. $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
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First Day Hike
2 PM to 4 PM
 Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
Hike with Smithgalls Manager and Interpretive Ranger to the beautiful Smithgall cottage facility where hot cider will be waiting. Let the First Hike be your first step toward good health, then continue through the year with progressively longer hikes. A Walk in the Park brochure offers guidance for hike distance and difficulty. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. |
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First Day Hike on the Trembling Earth Nature Trail in the Okefenokee
9 AM to 10 AM
 Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Take a guided hike on the Trembling Earth Nature Trail. See some of the effects from the Honey Priarie Fire. Learn why fire is a vital process of the unique Okefenokee ecosystem. As you hike, learn about the plants and animals found in the beautiful Okefenokee Swamp. This is an easy 3/4 mile trail. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Hike with the Park Manager through a Vanishing Habitat
2 PM to 4 PM
 Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join the Park Manager for this walk that takes visitors to a seldom seen area of the park, where a trace of the globally imperiled Mountain Longleaf Pine habitat has survived. We will discuss the trees that share this habitat, plans to restore areas of this habitat, and take in some beautiful vistas from the ridge tops of this incredible area. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871. |
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"The First Day" Hike
10 AM to 12:30 PM
 Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
What a great way to start the New Year – Go for a Hike! Join a ranger on a moderate 3.5-mile hike along the rim and through the woods. Bring water and snacks. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981. |
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"The First Day" Hike on Unicoi Lake Trail
10 AM to 12:00 PM
 Unicoi State Park & Lodge - Helen, GA
Enjoy a guided hike on our 2.5 mile Lake Trail with a park naturalist. Hikers can also learn about our "Tons of Fun" Fitness Challenge in Georgia State Parks. Afterwards, participants can sign up for the challenge on site. 706-878-2201 ext. 305.
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