First Day Hike well attended in Pratt
Brandon Case Pratt Tribune More than 175 humans, and 12 dogs, braved cold temperatures to hike the Green Trails in Pratt, one of many such hikes across Kansas and nationwide that took place January 1 as part of “First Day Hikes” in state parks. Kati Westerhaus, who is a grant coordinator for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), said the turnout, 47 more than last year, was “incredible.” The First Day Hike concept dates from 2012 on the national level, with a local hike being offered since 2014. "First Day Hikes are a way for many of us to start the new year wi...