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Start the year on a healthful note

Join 16 conservation groups across Cape Cod for 18 free hikes, walks, and nature talks on New Year's Day—the only regional celebration of its kind in the country.

A Regional Celebration Like No Other

Sixteen conservation groups across Cape Cod have joined forces to create something unprecedented: the only regional First Day Hikes celebration of its kind in the country. Together, they've organized 18 free walks, talks, and activities across several towns, each designed to welcome families, children, residents, and visitors into the new year through nature. Start January 1st on a healthful note—exploring coastal trails, salt marshes, and woodland paths that define the Cape's landscape.

A Day Built for Everyone

Free walks, talks, and hikes across Cape Cod. Sixteen conservation groups. One shared celebration.

  • Free for all ages and abilities

  • 16 conservation groups, 18 events

  • Family-friendly walks and talks

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Find the perfect First Day Hike for your family or group across Cape Cod.

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