Guess What You Get To Do For Free This Sunday If You’re A Maine Resident?

One of the perks of living in the State of Maine is that you don't have to travel far to go on a really cool adventure.

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According to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine has 48 State Parks and Historic Sites which include parks along the coast, parks along rivers and lakes, parks that feature hills and mountains, and even island parks. These parks have thousands of miles of trails. Some of them even offer camping and picnic sites.

Not only do these State Parks and Historic Sites promote a healthy lifestyle and appreciation for nature, but they generate about $100 Million dollars a year in revenue for Maine.

Normally, most of these sites require you to pay some sort of fee to enjoy these spaces.

But according to the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands website, if you live in the State of Maine, this Sunday (June 16th) you can explore most of these amazing places without having to pay an admission fee.

It's called "Maine Residents Day".

"All Maine residents will be admitted free of charge at Maine State Parks and Historic Sites from 9 a.m. to closing for day use."

While most of the parks and sites are free, there are a handful of places that are exempt from Maine Residents Day, and where you will still need to pay to get in.

"Exceptions: Acadia National Park, Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW), Baxter State Park, the Maine Wildlife Park (IF&W), Peacock Beach, Scarborough Beach, Swan Island (IF&W), Penobscot River Corridor (PRC) or the Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect, though admission to Fort Knox State Historic Site will be free that day."

If you want more information on the Maine Residents Day Program or need a list of ideas of where to go this weekend, you can check out the Bureau of Parks and Lands website or the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's website.