State's Park System Ready For The Holiday Weekend

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The state parks system is ready for the Memorial Day weekend.<br/><br/>The burn ban has been lifted in all 77 Oklahoma counties, and all state parks with campsites will be open for

Tuesday, May 23rd 2006, 6:26 am

By: News On 6

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The state parks system is ready for the Memorial Day weekend.

The burn ban has been lifted in all 77 Oklahoma counties, and all state parks with campsites will be open for recreational vehicle and tent camping.

Campfires and outdoor grilling with charcoal will be allowed in all parks.

Tourism Director Hardy Watkins asks visitors to use caution and be aware of surrounding grassy and wooded areas when starting fires.