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Kansas state parks are free on Black Friday

TOPEKA (AP) — Kansas is offering a special Black Friday deal to outdoor enthusiasts.

As part of the national #OptOutside movement, the state will waive admission fees at its state parks for the day, although visitors will still have to pay for fishing, overnight camping and other activities.

Additionally, park visitors who take a selfie can enter to win a free night’s stay at a state park cabin.

Some Kansas parks also planned activities. Kanopolis State Park and Tuttle Creek State Park offered guided bike rides, while Prairie Dog State Park had a 2-mile “Turkey Trot.”

Outdoor gear retailer REI started the initiative in 2015, announcing it would close its stores on Black Friday to encourage people to experience nature instead of waiting in long lines at cash registers.

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