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Looking for something to do this Veterans Day? Try going outside.

Local and national parks are offering free admission for all visitors on Veterans Day - this Friday, Nov. 11. A chance of rain is in the forecast for the Portland area, which could make for a damp autumn romp through nature.

The free day-use and parking comes to all areas run by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Washington State Parks and some parks run by Metro. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department doesn't typically offer free days, as most of the state parks are free year-round.

Camping and other fees will still be in place, but getting into parks, parking and utilizing day-use areas will be waived at the participating parks.

Veterans and families of veterans also get free admission to several outdoor attractions around the Pacific Northwest. In the Portland area, Veterans Day specials are offered at the Oregon Zoo and Portland Japanese Garden.

This marks the last fee-free day of the year for the National Park Service, which offered a whopping 16 free days in 2016, in honor of the service's 100th anniversary.

For more Veterans Day freebies and events, check out the master list over at Military.com.

--Jamie Hale | jhale@oregonian.com | @HaleJamesB