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Opt Outside with Indiana DNR

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OptOutsideIN2024 is Friday, November 29, 2024

Spend time outdoors with Indiana DNR on Black Friday and win prizes as a part of OptOutsideIN2024.

State park properties will offer FREE ADMISSION. To participate, visit a state park, state managed reservoir, or an off-road riding state recreation area.

“There’s nothing like going for a hike the day after Thanksgiving to work off the turkey and fixings from the day before,” said Dan Bortner, DNR director. “The benefits of opting outside go beyond the quality memories created with family or the mental perks of spending time in nature. Hoosiers can also win fun prizes that will keep them connected with Indiana DNR year-round.,” said DNR Director Dan Bortner.

To participate, you can do one or both of the following to increase your chances of winning prizes:

Reveal ways to win

Share photos on social media

Posts that do not use the hashtag are not eligible for the drawings.

List of social media accounts 

Share photos on social media

Use #OptOutsideIN2024 and share photos of the day on select Indiana DNR Social Media accounts.

Join scavenger hunt

Return the form to SPContests@dnr.IN.gov by Dec. 6, 2024.

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Join scavenger hunt

Complete at least 10 activities on a scavenger hunt on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

Prizes

Prizes include: 2025 DNR annual entrance passes, Outdoor Indiana subscriptions, Indiana DNR camping and inn gift cards, and opt outside swag items.

Social media accounts

Facebook

Use #OptOutsideIN2024 and tag one of the profiles below. Indicate the location in your photo description. We may contact you to use your photo for promotional purposes.

Instagram

Use #OptOutsideIN2024 and tag one of the profiles below. Indicate the location in your photo description. We may contact you to use your photo for promotional purposes.

Rules

#OptOutsideIN2024 winners

It was great to see so many choosing to #OptOutsideIN2024 on the day after Thanksgiving. All the social media entries and scavenger hunts were tallied, and below are the randomly drawn prize winners.

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#OptOutsideIN2023 winners

It was great to see so many choosing to #OptOutsideIN2023 on the day after Thanksgiving. All the social media entries and scavenger hunts were tallied, and below are the randomly drawn prize winners.

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