Hoosiers can usher in 2022 by taking a hike at one of Indiana’s state parks, forests, or lakes.

Officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources say First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start the year and a chance to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature, and connect with friends.

Nearly all of Indiana’s state parks and lakes, as well as some state forests, will offer hikes.

Some hikes require advance registration. For information on how to register and where to meet, visit the DNR website.

Steuben County’s Pokagon State Park is among the many locations where First Day Hikes are scheduled to happen.