 Families looking to spend Thanksgiving weekend outdoors can do so without spending money. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced this week that entry fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas would be waived on Friday, November 23rd, the day after Thanksgiving. Although most state park offices and visitor centers will be unstaffed or minimally staffed on Free Park Friday, a variety of on-site and online resources are available for visitors. Dayton says the idea behind Free Park Friday is to encourage all Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends on the day after Thanksgiving.