To avoid the mess of Black Friday shopping traffic, the Save the Redwoods League of California encourages you to #optoutside and drive your car to any of 49 California State Parks the day after Thanksgiving, November 27, 2015 with free parking passes when you sign up for their mailing list.

Although the long range weather forecast shows a possibility of rain (and maybe even snow) across my part of California for next Wednesday and Thursday, Friday should be clear and crisp.

Unlike the National Park Service’s policy that favors auto access, those who are fortunate enough to be ambulatory can bike or walk into any California State Park for free on any day of the year.

For your free parking pass, fill in your deets and download your pass.