WINDSOR, S.C. – About 100 people hiked at the Aiken State Park in Windsor Jan. 1, 2023.
The First Day Hike is a New Year’s Day tradition at state parks across the country. Parks in Georgia and South Carolina took part in the event.
“These hikes provide a means for individuals and families to welcome the coming year in the outdoors, exercising and connecting with nature,” according to the South Carolina State Park website.
Some states offer traditional hikes while others have self-guided hikes and trail challenges.
Aiken State Park Ranger Jamie Nobile gives a little history of the park to first day hikers on Jan. 1, 2023 at Aiken State Park, Windsor, S.C. Photo by Mike Adams Hikers take a break at an artesian well along the Jungle Trail during the first day hike on Jan. 1, 2023 at Aiken State Park, Windsor, S.C. Photo by Mike Adams Hikers navigate a wooden boardwalk during the first day hike on Jan. 1, 2023 at Aiken State Park, Windsor, S.C. Photo by Mike Adams.
Hikers had a great view of the Edisto River during the first day hike on Jan. 1, 2023 at Aiken State Park, Windsor, S.C. Photo by Mike Adams The sun sets over the trees at Fish Lake on Jan. 1, 2023 at Aiken State Park, Windsor, S.C. Photo by Mike Adams Hikers got a chance to see a water moccasin during the first day hike on Jan. 1, 2023 at Aiken State Park, Windsor, S.C. Photo by Mike Adams.
Mike Adams is a multiple Georgia Press Association Award-winning photographer for Augusta Good News.
Water moccasin on new years day…eek! ????????