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 Resources is waiving vehicle fees to all 73 of its state parks. Some parks are offering free events, including a naturalist-led hike at Wild River State Park about 50 miles north of St. Paul. Find more information at dnr.state.mn.us.
Dakota County Parks and Ramsey County Parks do not require vehicle permits.
Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is traditionally a busy day for shopping: More than 500,000 people visited the Mall of America from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 last year, according to the MOA website. About 13,000 people visited the Mall of America within the first hour of opening on Black Friday last year.
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