State Parks to Offer "First Day Hikes" for New Year's

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State Parks to Offer "First Day Hikes" for New Year'sState Parks to Offer "First Day Hikes" for New Year'sRing in the new year with one of Colorado Parks and Wildlife's 30-plus events.
 Published  Dec 15, 2017 Backpacker Contributors
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging people to kick off 2018 outdoors with a series of First Day Hikes at state parks across Colorado. Events range from short strolls to 5-mile snow hikes, and many include food and giveaways.
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