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Connecticuts state parks, forests, and beaches are preparing for the spring rush, expecting over fifteen million visitors annually, particularly during Memorial Day weekend. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is implementing parking fees for out-of-state vehicles from April to October, with Connecticut residents enjoying free access year-round through the Passport to Parks program. Out-of-state visitors can pay online or at staffed booths, with season passes available for frequent visitors. Campgrounds opened on April tenth, with portable toilets in place until running water is restored later. Gillette Castle is selling tour tickets now, with advance bookings recommended for peak times. All-terrain wheelchairs will be free to use starting June seventh, and lifeguards will be on duty at beaches for Memorial Day weekend. DEEP is hiring hundreds for seasonal positions in conservation and recreation.

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