The January 1, 2019, “First-Day Hike” in the Honey Creek State Natural Area was scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm.   The response on the part of the public to notices of the hike was literally overwhelming.  The unexpectedly large crowd led to 20-plus minute waits at the entrance station, and a bit of delay in getting started.  Due to the large numbers (over 100), the hikers were broken into two groups, the first going with Park Superintendent Barrett Durst, the second with Park Ranger and Interpreter, Holly Platz. It was good to see the many, many hikers, including a number of small children, 2- and 3-years old.  The hike lasted about an hour and a half, in cool temperatures (mid-40s). This provided visitors with a chance to start out the New Year on the right foot.  Or the left foot, or any foot, as the advertisements for the hike proclaimed.