First Day Hikes

Celebrate the new year with a guided hike through an Arizona State Park, coordinated through the inaugural First Day Hikes program, which the parks hope to make an annual event. Take water, a hat, sunscreen, boots and seasonal clothing. 9 a.m.: Catalina State Park, Tucson. 10 a.m.: Picacho Peak, Picacho. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Roper Lake, Graham. 10:30 a.m.: Kartchner Caverns, Benson. 11 a.m.: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior; $9, $4.50 age 4 through 12. Visit azstateparks.com for more information.