TAKE A HIKE TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR

New Year’s Day will be a great day to explore state parks in New Jersey. Tuesday has been designated as America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. New Jersey’s State Park Service will conduct guided hikes and other special outdoors activities at 10 locations throughout New Jersey, including the East Creek Trail, at the Belleplain State Forest in Woodbine. For details about hike locations, difficulty and length, terrain and proper clothing tips, go to: www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/first_day_hikes.html.