First Day Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)!!!

First Day Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)!!!

Friday, January 1, 2027

Noon – 2:00 pm

Please join Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) and the Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) for our annual First Day Hike!

• • Concessions at Shelter 1
  • Campfire near Shelter 1
  • Social Hike – approximately 2 miles – on the Green Trail

This special hike is a great way to ring in the new year, make a commitment to visit parks and stay active in 2027!

Our Friend’s Group, the BNA, will offer concession items including hot cocoa, hot cider and s’mores.  A toasty fire will keep us warm and provide a good spot to spend time with friends, old and new.

At 12:30 pm our naturalist will give a small “send off” and lead our collective 2-mile group hike.

Dogs are welcome if they are comfortable in larger crowds, remain on leash and do not enter the shelter or bathroom buildings.

Just a reminder that all events require a current Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.