Catalina State Park joined state parks across the country in celebrating the tradition of First Day Hikes, offering Tucson residents a fresh way to welcome 2025.

Ring in the New Year with a Jan. 1 hike - or boat ride - in an Arizona State Park. There are options from Lake Havasu to Sedona to Phoenix to Tucson.

First Day Hikes are a popular New Year's Day tradition that invites people to start their year with an outdoor adventure. Arizona State Parks offer the hikes every Jan. 1, giving visitors a chance ...