{"id":10309,"date":"2023-01-13T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/?p=10309"},"modified":"2023-08-03T01:17:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T01:17:58","slug":"stepping-into-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/stepping-into-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"First Day Hikes Offer Participants a Chance to Walk Through History."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>STARTING THE new year off right, folks strapped on their walking boots and braved the cold for the annual First Day Hike at Old Stone Archeological Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike was part of a series of First Day Hikes held in state parks throughout Tennessee. From Reelfoot Lake to Fall Creek Falls to Warriors\u2019 Path and every state park in between, First Day Hikes are designed for all ages and abilities and offered at all times of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Park ranger Eric Collins said the hike explored the park\u2019s unique history. The fork of the Little and Big Duck Rivers has attracted numerous communities and people to Manchester for over 2,000 years. The tour focused on the history of the ancient enclosure and how the Duck River has impacted the development of human history in Middle Tennessee from the past to the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe did our standard hike around the ancient enclosure,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was about under a mile and a half. I told the story of the Old Stone Fort and talked about the archeology and history of the park. I liked going into a lot of detail. I wanted to try and give everyone their time\u2019s worth for coming out here and wanting to learn about the park.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/i-Xt9H5Zn-X3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/01\/i-Xt9H5Zn-X3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/01\/i-Xt9H5Zn-X3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/01\/i-Xt9H5Zn-X3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/01\/i-Xt9H5Zn-X3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/01\/i-Xt9H5Zn-X3-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/01\/i-Xt9H5Zn-X3-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/01\/i-Xt9H5Zn-X3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photographed by Ashleigh Newnes. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hikers enjoyed the sights of the park\u2019s waterfalls and nature\u2019s sounds from birds and other wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collins, who has been hosting the hike for the last three years, said he enjoys leading the walk due to the interest it sparks with participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s cool to have these hikes because of the variety of questions I get,\u201d he explained. \u201cOn smaller hikes, you don\u2019t have that many people asking questions. But when you get a group of people, they are less shy about asking questions because someone else asks, and then they follow with their questions. It also helps me remember things I might accidentally leave out. We always have a good turnout, so it\u2019s great to have that many people on the first day of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collin said he hoped those who turned out for the hike could get a glimpse of this local hidden gem. He also hopes they return to discover more about the park throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI hope they take away an appreciation for the park and our resources,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are kind of like a hidden gem in Manchester. If they\u2019re local, I hope they come back to visit more. 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