13 State Parks will sponsor free, guided hikes on New Year’s Day as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes initiative, taking place in all 50 states.  First Day Hikes are billed as a way to start off the new year in a healthy and rejuvenating way, while connecting with the outdoors.  Kettletown State Park in Southbury will be open for a 2 mile moderate group hike at 1pm on New Year's Day.  Participants should meet at the trail head for Miller Trail, which wanders through a mixed woodland in the northern part of the park.  The hike will display a charcoal hearth site, views of Lake Zoar, erosion control devices, stone walls and a log bridge.  Dogs on leash allowed.  Rain or 1” or more snow cancels.