Have you always wanted to visit some of Massachusetts' great state parks with the kids, but have never gotten around to it? Well, this summer is the time to take the plunge, have some fun and even help your kids earn a free t-shirt. The MA DCR has a fun Park Passport Program - simply request your passport here, visit all the Passport Parks in a region, use secret combinations to unlock passport lockboxes, get your passport stamped and earn a free t-shirt!  Fabulous fun for young adventurers! All Passport Parks charge a parking fee ranging from $2 to $7. Sign-up online here and find out more info on claiming your free t-shirt. I received a nice map of all the state parks - and pools! - in the mail with our cute passports.

Also see this tip on MA DCR pools & spray parks here - be prepared for the hot weather!