Get a free pass to Arizona State Parks for Black Friday

If you’re looking to save money on Black Friday, you can’t beat free.

Arizona State Parks & Trails is again partnering with the outdoor store REI to offer free Black Friday admission to most Arizona State Parks. You can take a hike, dust off your bike or kayak or just relax rather than joining the masses at the shopping malls and big-box stores.

Where to get a free pass

Get your free pass at REI stores in Chandler, Flagstaff, Paradise Valley and Tucson between Nov. 16-21. All 153 REI stores nationwide will be closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. The retailer won't even be processing online orders on Black Friday.

You also can get a pass at the parks' Outdoor Recreation Information Center at 23751 N. 23rd Ave., Phoenix (near Interstate 17 and Pinnacle Peak Road).

For those who have to work on Nov. 23 or just can't help themselves and want to shop on Black Friday, the pass is good through the end of the year.

Share your fun with #OptOutside

State Parks wants Black Friday visitors to let everyone know what a good time they're having outside. Folks who visit on Nov. 23 are encouraged to post photos on Facebook or Instagram @AZStateParks with the hashtag #OptOutside.

Details: 877-MY-PARKS, azstateparks.com.

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