(DC) (DC Department of Parks and Recreation) Join Mayor Muriel Bowser, DPR, and FITDC for the annual Fresh Start 5K Walk for that gets participants started on better health and fitness for the New Year! Registration and 5K Walk start at 1800 Anacostia Drive in Anacostia Park.
(VA) (Virginia State Parks) Tundra Swans are known for their striking white plumage and long, graceful necks, making them a favorite among birdwatchers. Each year, these incredible birds undertake a remarkable migration from their breeding grounds in the Arctic tundra to warmer winter habitats. Meet rangers stationed at the observation decks at either the Woodmarsh Trail or Great Marsh Trail ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join hundreds who step out into the new year with a first day hike of 2025. We will walk about 2-3 miles the early afternoon on natural surface trails. Pending trail conditions, hiking locations will either be to hike around Lake Frank or a local trail near Meadowside and an email will be set with details to ...
(MD) (Little Falls Watershed Alliance) Join us for a fun and refreshing hike on the first day of the year! Find the mouth of the Little Falls creek on the Potomac!
(DC) (DC Metropolitan Hikers) Start the new year with you best hiking foot forward! Rock Creek Park is a lovely hiking destination in the heart of DC. Wooded and serene, it belies its location in the heart of DC. We will be doing a ten mile or so loop that hits all of the high points. We hike fairly quickly, ...
(VA) (Friends of Wolf Trap Park) Start 2025 off right. Join us for a brisk health/nature walk at beautiful Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts! Embrace the winter weather with a guided one-hour trail walk while enjoying the scenery at Wolf Trap National Park. "First Day Hikes" is a tradition started by state park systems inviting everyone to ...
(VA) (Virginia State Parks) Kick off the New Year with a refreshing, family-friendly hike that everyone can enjoy! Join park rangers on an adventure through scenic trails, where we’ll look for signs of local wildlife as we explore the Woodpecker Viewing Area, meander along streams, and cross through open meadows. Along the way, test your skills with fun nature, history, ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of free, guided hikes are organized in all 50 states. Join us at Black Hill Regional Park for a hike starting at the Black Hill Discovery Center. This session is for families ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of free, guided hikes are organized in all 50 states. Join us at Black Hill Regional Park for a hike starting at the Black Hill Discovery Center. This session is for adults. ...
(DC) (National Park Service) Join the National Park Service at Rock Creek Nature Center for the New Year! Make a new year’s wish for yourself or the park while learning more about stars and how humans have connected with them in such unique ways.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Some of the best times to identify birds is when the trees have no leaves and there aren't any obstacles in the way of your view! In this hike we will learn about our resident birds that stay with us year-round. Dress for the weather. We will provide binoculars, but you can bring your own. Families.
(DC) (Smithsonian Natural History Museum) What do brighter nights mean for people and wildlife? Through over 100 photographs, nearly 250 objects, interactive experiences, tactile models, and a theater program, discover why dark nights matter, rekindle your connection with the night sky, and consider how much light at night is enough—for whom, for what purpose, and who gets to decide? Open ...
