MN State Parks, Washington County Parks Offer Free Entry Friday

MN State Parks, Washington County Parks offer free entry Friday

Minnesota State Parks and Washington County Parks are encouraging visitors to spend time outdoors during the holiday weekend by offering free entry on Friday. Free entry applies to all 10 Washington County parks and regional trails. The parks offer hiking, horse trails, mountain biking and, when the snow flies, cross-country skiing. For more information about the parks, visit WashingtonCountyMN.gov/Parks The Minnesota Department of Natural Resou…

Free entrance to Minnesota state parks Friday, Nov. 28

Minnesotans are encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Minnesota state parks have free entry Nov. 28

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas Friday, Nov. 28. The DNR offers four “Free Park Days” each year to encourage Minnesotans to explore a new park or visit an old favorite, and reap the benefits of spending time outdoors. “After Thanksgiving celebrations, we encourage friends and family to get outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature,” Ann Pierce, director of t…

Celebrate Free Parks Day at Itasca State Park  – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

Friday is Free Parks Day, and the naturalists at Itasca State Park invite you to the park this Friday for some late fall fun. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us more about Free Parks Day.  Lichter says one thing you can do during Free Parks Day is take a hike on their Candlelight Trail, which opens on Thanksgiving.  For more park information go to the Itasca State Park webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at dnr.state.mn.us.