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SUMMARY:DCR First Day Hike at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began\, and it is also where the First Day Hikes\nstarted. On New Years Day in 1992\, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the\nnew year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today\, all 50 states\noffer First Day Hikes on January 1. As we prepare to honor the 250th anniversary of the American\nRevolution in 2026\, DCR is proud to celebrate this Massachusetts tradition that continues to inspire\nthe nation. \nBlackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park\nJanuary 1\, 2026\, 10:00am-11:30am\nMeeting Location: 287 Oak Street\, Uxbridge\nGPS: 42.094066706755356\, -71.6238228755519 \nCelebrate the New Year at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park on a First Day Hike! Walk\nalong the waterways and woodlands of the canal towpath and experience the sights and sounds of the\nBlackstone River in winter. Join us after the hike for hot chocolate in the Visitor Center and firepits out on\nthe patio. \nThe hike is ~1.5 miles over a compacted gravel surface with no inclines. Meet at the River Bend Farm\nVisitor Center. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required and begins at 9:30\na.m. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Leashed dogs are\nwelcome. Dress for the weather. Programming is subject to change. For the most up to date\nprogramming information\, call (508) 278-7604 or visit bit.ly/blstupdates. For ADA/reasonable\naccommodations\, call (617) 645-0358 or email moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dcr-first-day-hike-at-blackstone-river-canal-heritage-state-park/
LOCATION:Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park\, Oak Street\, Douglas\, Massachusetts\, 01516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Department of Conservation &amp%3B Recreation (DCR)":MAILTO:mass.parks@mass.gov
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