Instead of storming big box retailers on Black Friday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to lure people outdoors, so the agency made all 42 state parks free that day.
The agency noted that more than 50 retailers in Colorado and nationwide won’t be opening for Black Friday anyway. Instead, multiple states are urging people to appreciate their parks.
.@GreatOutdoorsCO want to know how many people you can fit outside next Friday.
— Colorado Eco Devo (@ColoradoEcoDevo)
In a statement, CPW Director Bob Broscheid said, “It is a long-time Colorado tradition to get outside. This Black Friday, we invite you to start a new family tradition of enjoying the Colorado state parks together for free if you aren’t shopping.”
The agency is hosting a on Friday at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton. All ages and dogs are welcome for a 3-mile stroll starting at 10 a.m. and going till 4 p.m.
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