Visit Spring Meadon State Park ….

Visit Spring Meadon State Park for a short, easy hike just under a mile. We will discuss the history and interesting facts about Spring Meadow Lake. Hike begins at 11 a.m.

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park: The gates at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on New Year’s Day for people to come out and enjoy the park’s 3-mile, self-guided trail. Ranger Alice will be leading a guided hike from the visitor center starting at 1:30 p.m. for those that who like to hike with a ranger and learn about the history of this fascinating park. For more information, please call 406-866-2217 or email alice.southworth@mt.gov Makoshika State Park:

This 1-mile hike on the Bluebird Trail will introduce participant the Makoshika State Park badlands topography. Hike begins at 11 a.m. Free food, refreshments and drinks will be provided following the hike in the visitor center by the Friends of Makoshika. For more information, call 406-377-6256.

Hikers should wear weather- appropriate clothing, bring a water bottle and ice cleats or snowshoes if the trail conditions are snowy or icy. First Day Hike participants are encouraged to share their adventures on social media with #FirstDay-Hikes. For more information on these or other Montana state parks, visit: stateparks. mt.gov.

First Day Hikes is an annual, nationwide special event co-sponsored by America's State Parks which originated more than 25 years ago at the Blue Hills Reservation — a state park in Milton, Mass. All 50 states will be participating in the 10th annual national event that encourages everyone to celebrate the New Year with guided outdoor exploration.