#OptOutside on Black Friday

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Join millions of Americans who are skipping the Black Friday frenzy and going outside, for #OptOutside.

REI started this healthy trend in 2015 by closing their stores and paying their employees not to work on Black Friday.

Several state and national parks are joining the #OptOutside trend and waiving their fees on Black Friday, such as Arizona, New York, Minnesota, Indiana, Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, and Washington. Many other businesses are also closing and encouraging their employees and families to spend Black Friday outside.

The holidays can be a time of sedentary overindulgence, often in the name of tradition. It is important to provide access to healthy alternatives, like walking and hiking, to cultivate healthier traditions. Additionally, spending time in nature has numerous mental, physical and emotional health benefits.

Providing free admission to state and national parks reduces financial barriers, which is critical to increase accessibility and, ultimately, to increase physical activity, particularly for residents living in disadvantaged areas.

The #OptOutside trend supports a culture of physical activity and a culture of health. Join in and share plans or pictures of how you plan to be physically active outside on Black Friday!

Find out which state parks have joined here.

Spread the word, start a new family tradition, and share on social media using #OptOutside, #FindYourPark and #EncuentraTuParque.