New Year’s Day
hikes at Oregon,
Washington
state parks
State parks in Oregon and Washing-
ton are holding First Day Hikes on New
Year’s Day.
In Oregon, guided hikes are set for
several state parks, and the normal $5
day-use parking fee is waived for the 25
parks that normally require a parking
permit. The list of hikes, including one at
Fort Stevens State Park, can be found at
bit.ly/3mfTxC2
In Washington, at least 42 state parks
have scheduled staff -led hikes. There are
also self-guided hikes, including one to
the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse,
dog strolls, cross-country ski trips and
more. Visitors won’t need a Discover
Pass to park on state recreation lands that
day.
Most First Day Hikes require
advance registration, and group sizes
may be limited. Go to bit.ly/3Evhigs to
view all activities and for registration
information.
See king tides on New Year’s Day
The North Coast will see king tides
on New Year’s Day through Monday.
The king tides are high tides that
occur each winter. They can lead to
coastal fl ooding as well as impacts to
the natural and human-built environ-
ment. King tides can provide insight
into future sea level rise due to cli-
mate change.
While observing the tides, stay off
the beach at high tide and out out the
surf.
For information about citizen sci-
ence eff orts to document king tides,
visit the Oregon King Tides Project.
Lydia Ely/The Astorian
Waves break along the South Jetty at Fort Stevens State Park during king tides in December.
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