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Start the New Year with a Siouxland First Day Hike!

On January 1st, 2022, state parks across the nation will be hosting their annual "First Day Hikes" to encourage people to start their year off well! One special note for this year is that it is supposed to be extremely cold--dangerously so--in Siouxland on January 1st and it is essential if you plan to go out that you gear up appropriately.

Guide to Stone State Park

One of the most peaceful places in Siouxland is also bustling with life and adventure. Stone State Park, nestled in the northwest corner of Sioux City, provides just under 1600 acres of hiking, fishing, camping, and other outdoors fun in all seasons, from spring and summer wildflowers to beautiful autumn colors and snowshoeing in winter!

Siouxland Families Explore Ravine Park and First Bride's Grave

Fall hikes are my favorite. The leaves are changing color, the mosquitoes are dead, and the weather is cool enough you aren't too hot in hiking pants. And surprisingly, one of our Sioux City city parks offers a great Iowa hike with a view of the Missouri River, varied terrain, wildlife, and even a little bit of spooky history! This rock sits near the entrance to Ravine Park Where is Ravine Park and the First Bride's Grave? Ravine Park includes 120 acres of land at the intersection of Lincoln Way and Lewis Blvd. The entrance of the park has a small gravel parking area off Lincoln Way.  Hiking at Ravine Park From the parking area, visitors cross a bridge across the ravine to get to the rest of the park. My kids love looking over the bridge, and if it has rained enough, you can even play Pooh Sticks (basically, stick races, but we call it Pooh Sticks because it is mentioned in the book The House at Pooh Corner --let each kid choose a distinctive stick, then everyone tosse...