Join Lake Thunderbird State Park staff on January 1 for the annual First Day Hike. Meet at Discovery Cove Thunderbird Nature Center at 12:30 pm before setting out on an easy three-quarter-mile or moderate one-and-a-half-mile hike. Be sure to bring your leashed pets, camera, binoculars, water and appropriate dress for cold weather.

The event is held in conjunction with the America's State Parks First Day Hikes initiative that will take place in all 50 states. First Day Hikes offers individuals and families the opportunity to begin the New Year by connecting with the outdoors and staying active.