Brookings OR -- For the seventh year in a row, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is partnering with America's State Parks to offer free guided First Day Hikes in state parks across Oregon on New Year's Day. Information about the special hike hosted at Crissey Field State Recreation Site is below.

Hikers can register for the hike at the Oregon State Parks Store, http://bit.ly/CrisseyFieldFDH2018 . Online registration is new this year--although not required--and will help park staff plan for the hike and provide them with participant contact information should hike details change.

Hike time: 2 p.m.
Starting location: The base of the stairs adjacent to the Crissey Field parking lot
Terrain and length of trail: Easy two-mile hike along the Wetland Trail. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Child strollers will be useable in sand. Dogs allowed on 6-foot leashes.
Contact information: (541) 469-0224
Additional details: We'll discuss wetlands, dunes, invasive plants, and walk along the beach if the tide allows. If the tide is too high, we will connect with the "Hobbit" trail and learn about flood areas and riparian habitat.

Participants should dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water as well as a camera or binoculars for wildlife viewing.

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