Minnesota offering free access to state parks

Minnesota offering free access to state parks on Friday after Thanksgiving Day
The DNR is in its 11th year of offering free entry. According to Sara Berhow, with the Parks and Trails division, the day started as an alternative to Black Friday shopping.
Minnesota State Parks are free on Black Friday
The DNR says it will waive entrance fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Nov. 29, as part of its "Free Park Day" – the final of four in 2024. According to its website, the goal of Free Park Days is to encourage Minnesotans to get outdoors and "enjoy the health and wellness benefits of spending time in nature."
DNR to offer free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Friday, Nov. 29
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, Nov. 29. This "Free Park Day" is one of four days each year when the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit for state parks and recreation areas.
Minnesota DNR to offer free admission to state parks on Friday after Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving Day, many tend to stay indoors with their loved ones. The Friday after, many are busy shopping for the holidays. However, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging Minnesotans to get outside Friday and take advantage of free access to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas.
Minnesota State Parks Offering Free Entrance for Thanksgiving Weekend
Minnesota is home to 73 state parks, all of which will require no entry fee for the day after Thanksgiving. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Fees waived for Minnesota state parks, recreation areas for Black Friday
For residents looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of Black Friday shopping, Minnesota's State Parks are offering a free park day for visitors.
Entrance to MN State Parks Free This Coming Black Friday
If you're looking for something to do this upcoming Black Friday, remember that entrance to all Minnesota state parks is free that day. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers four Free Park Days each year,
State parks across Minnesota will be free on Friday
The Minnesota DNR has four free days a year — one in each season — to allow people the opportunity to get outdoors and explore one of Minnesota's many state parks.
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Take your Black Friday outside with free admission to all Minnesota State Parks on Black Friday, November 29, 2024. I know that many of us “thrifty” folk like to shop on Black Friday, whether it’s getting up early to head to the store or firing up your computer and shopping online.
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Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Nov. 29
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