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Bridget O'Rourke
Statewide Public Information Officer
720-219-2919
[email protected]
Family walking up dirt trail with green pine trees in background DENVER — As the Thanksgiving holiday ushers in the bustling shopping season, Colorado Parks and Wildlife extends a unique invitation to all. After the Thanksgiving feast, why not step into Colorado’s great outdoors and be grateful for an experience in nature? On Friday, Nov. 29, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is thrilled to offer a rare opportunity of free entry to all Colorado state parks. 

The free “Fresh Air Friday” celebration provides a chance to experience Colorado’s world-class state parks and live life outside to create new outdoor memories with loved ones. 

Whether you're a nature lover, an outdoor adventurer, or just looking for a peaceful retreat, there's something for everyone at Colorado state parks. Find a Colorado state park map and discover the activities available at each park using the online State Park Finder (cpw.state.co.us/state-parks). 

Know Before You Go For visitors who want the best of both worlds on Friday, all retail items sold at state park visitor centers will be available at a 20% discount. This discount does not apply to ammunition, gasoline, or license, pass and registration products. 

Due to Nov. 29 being a state holiday, some park visitor centers and services may be limited. Enforcement personnel will be patrolling the parks to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors.

Join us in keeping Colorado, Colorado. Get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your next vehicle registration and support our state parks, search and rescue teams, avalanche safety and outdoor education. The pass gives you entry to all Colorado state parks year-round and helps fund conservation and safety initiatives. Learn more at cpw.info/keepcoloradowild.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.