RI First Day Hike: Start 2019 With This Free Hike Tuesday

You can start 2019 by participating in the First Day Hike in Rhode Island, giving that New Year's resolution of staying active a head start. The beginning of the year isn't giving you many excuses, either - it's going to be dry and in the 50s Tuesday.

Rhode Island only has one First Day Hike, the Department of Environmental Management said. It's a two-hour guided walking tour at Lincoln Woods State Park (in Lincoln) at 1 p.m.

The 2 1/2 mile hike around Olney Pond is part of the eighth annual First Day Hike for Rhode Island. All 50 states have participated in the First Day Hikes since 2012.

"DEM is excited to participate for the eighth year in the First Day Hikes event and proud to host at Lincoln Woods State Park," said DEM Director Janet Coit. "Rhode Island has an amazing selection of historic parks and recreation areas where residents and visitors throughout the state can connect with nature and get active. These beautiful, world-class destinations connect Rhode Islanders with nature and are safe places to recreate and unwind. We are excited to highlight Lincoln Woods and its gorgeous scenic vistas as part of this event. What a healthy way to ring in the New Year!"

Photo by Jeff Meese, used with permission.