5 Things to do Outdoors with Dad this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is almost here! But what do you do for the man who’s taught you everything you know? Whether he’s helped you to climb your first mountain or catch your first fish, let’s discuss some fun outdoor activities to celebrate Dad’s big day this Father’s Day.

1. Hike a Trail: Pick a park and trail, pack a lunch, and set out on an adventure with Dad. Sourland Mountain Preserve in Hillsborough, NJ is a 4,000-acre county park that offers a variety of stream corridors, geologic outcrops, and an ecological preserve that provides a core habitat for a diversity of plant and animal species in an undisturbed setting.
2. Go Fishing: Plan out a day and go to his favorite spot or back to the place where he helped you hook your first catch! If you would rather explore a new fishing spot, try Cheesequake State Park in Matawan, NJ. The 6-acre Hooks Creek Lake offers an opportunity for freshwater fishing with a variety of species including Trout, Largemouth Bass, Catfish, and Sunfish. Crabbing is also available on the Crabbing Bridge.
3. Relax on the Water: Enjoy a day out on the water paddling in a canoe, kayak, or SUP with Dad. Don’t have a boat? Don’t worry! Check out our Rentals available In-Store, Horseshoe Lake, and Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve.
4. Go Camping: Spend a night or the weekend camping in his favorite park. Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ along the Jenny Jump Mountain Range boasts panoramic vistas of the Highlands and the Kittatinny Mountains and Valley to the West, and scenic views of the Great Meadows in the East.
5. Plan a Surprise: Throw dad a wildcard with a surprise trip to somewhere you’ve both wanted to travel or a place that is on his Bucket List and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime! Hasn’t Dad been mentioning he wants to climb Denali?

If your Dad has a passion for the great outdoors, the list above should help you to make it a Father’s Day he’ll never forget.

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