January 5, 2022
Take a hike
The First Day Hike at Fort Stevenson State Park went off without a hitch last Saturday, despite the frigid temperatures.
According to park manager Chad Trautman, there were a total of 63 intrepid hikers who walked the path at Fort Stevenson on the evening of Jan. 1. Prior to the start of the event, Trautman estimated that the event would draw between 20 to 30 people. While the number of walkers was down from last year, which reported a record number of 300, Trautman noted that it wasn’t as cold last year. Last Saturday evening, wind chills dipped to -25.
Of the four state parks participating in the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department’s First Day Hike, Trautman said Fort Stevenson was the most attended. (James C. Falcon)
