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News Release
Free First Day Hike at TouVelle State Recreation Site Jan. 1 - 12/08/17

Central Point 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 TouVelle State Recreation Site is below. The usual $5 parking fee will be waived Jan. 1 only.

Hikers can register for the hike at the Oregon State Parks Store, http://bit.ly/TouVelleFDH2018 . 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: 1 p.m.
Starting location: TouVelle area F parking lot
Terrain and length of trail: Easy, one-mile hike
Contact information: 541 582-1118
Additional details: Enjoy a Ranger-led hike and learn about park and area history, and the wildlife that call the park home.

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

Share photos of First Day Hikes via Twitter and Instagram by using the hashtag #ORfirstdayhikes or tagging "Oregon State Parks" on Facebook.

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