# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Day Hikes - Winter Habits & Habitats Hike - Free Parking Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? 2026 First Day Hikes Event Announcement ?

On January 1st (New Year’s Day), Virginia State Parks participates in an initiative called a “First Day Hikes” where the mission is to connect people to nature and make memories at a Virginia State Park. Self-led and Ranger-led hiking events of all skill levels are offered across the state. January 1st is also considered a “Free Parking Day” at all Virginia State Parks (admission fee at Natural Bridge State Park still applies).

For 2026, Caledon State Park will host a “Winter Habits & Habitats Hike” on New Year’s Day that will feature hiking along the Fern Hollow Trail and learning about animals and their winter habits and habitats. Two Ranger-led event times are available and pre-registration is not required. Just show up! If you have questions about this event, please call Caledon State Park and speak with a Ranger.

See below ⬇️ for all of the event details and mark your calendars to be outside on New Year’s Day at Caledon State Park!

? Photos and ? event information are from the Virginia DCR Caledon State Park website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/events?park=2013-10-18-21-10-41-00003&start=01/01/2026&end=01/01/2026&template=all&type=all

❄️ Event:
Winter Habits & Habitats Hike

?Location:
Meet at the Caledon State Park Picnic Shelter
11617 Caledon Rd., King George, VA 22485

?️ When:
Thursday Jan. 1, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Jan. 1, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kick off the new year at Caledon! Hike the Fern Hollow trail with a Ranger to learn about animals and their winter habits and habitats. Enjoy free parking and make sure to pick up your sticker! 

About First Day Hikes:
Every year on Jan. 1, Virginia State Parks celebrates First Day Hikes. This nationwide initiative invites people to ring in the new year by connecting with nature and making lasting memories at a state park. Ranger-led and self-guided First Day Hikes are offered across the state, giving visitors of all ages and skill levels the chance to explore outdoors. January 1 is a Free Parking Day at all Virginia State Parks. (The admission fee at Natural Bridge still applies).  

Other details:
Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-663-3861
Email Address: Caledon@dcr.virginia.gov
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/king-george/first-day-hikes-winter-habits-and-habitats-hike-free-parking-day/200029358934211
- **Event Categories**: new-year, trips-adventures, trekking, calendar, picnic-in-park
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 59

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: King George
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Caledon State Park
- **lat**: 38.33383265824
- **long**: -77.142920960669
- **full address**: Caledon State Park, 11617 Caledon Rd,King George, Virginia, United States

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=First+Day+Hikes+-+Winter+Habits+%26+Habitats+Hike+-+Free+Parking+Day&date=Thu%2C+01+Jan%2C+2026+at+01%3A00+pm&bg=2

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Day Hikes - Winter Habits & Habitats Hike - Free Parking Day being held?
  - **A:** First Day Hikes - Winter Habits & Habitats Hike - Free Parking Day takes place on Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Caledon State Park, 11617 Caledon Rd,King George, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Day Hikes - Winter Habits & Habitats Hike - Free Parking Day?
  - **A:** First Day Hikes - Winter Habits & Habitats Hike - Free Parking Day is organized by Friends of Caledon State Park.

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