December 31st, 2024 by WCBC Radio

People with a New Year’s resolution to get outside can join the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for several different “First Day” hikes in Western Maryland.  Dans Mountain State Park will feature a 4.5 mile hike on the Lonacona Loop starting at 11am New Year’s Day.  At Rocky Gap State Park, the Run With A Ranger, a 1.5 mile trail run will start at 10am, while a 1-mile hike starts at 11am followed by a more challenging 4-mile hike at 1pm. The Rocky Gap events start at the Rocky Gap Nature Center. All events are free.