Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan Thursday invited military families with children to take advantage of free activities in state parks and forests during April, “The Month of the Military Child.’’

In 1986, the secretary of defense designated each April as “The Month of the Military Child” to recognize the contribution a child makes as their parents serve our nation.

“DCNR works every day to encourage our citizens to take time to explore and be active outdoors, which is important for kids who spend more and more time with electronic entertainment,” Allan said.  “We’d especially like to connect military children with the outdoors since their parents have served to protect the lands and opportunities available for them to enjoy.”

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4/1/2013