New Year's Day hike

For as long as we have been together, we have always started out the new year with a hike. It's become a tradition that has grown and evolved as our family has grown. We've tried many different hiking spots, but have a favorite that we always come back to all year long. It's gaining popularity as nature lovers seek quieter areas with less traffic, but we can all still enjoy it. The girls love chasing each other through the forest and diving after birds. It's as much fun for them as it is for us to watch them! Next year on this same first day hike we'll be chasing a toddler along the trails, but this year he was kept safe and dry in the backpack carrier.