Iowa State Parks will be offering a number of First Day Hikes to welcome in the New Year. Springbrook State Park will be hosting one of the hikes, beginning at 9 am on Wednesday, January 1st. Meet at the park house/office and hike down to and around the lake trail, coming back for hot chocolate and cookies afterwards. The hike will be a moderate 2 to 3 mile walk, with the possibility of snow or ice in places along the trail. Pleas plan to dress for the weather. For more information call Springbrook State Park at 641-295-6028.