Labor Day End-of-Summer Road Trips

Summer is ending, but it’s not officially over yet! No matter if it’s for the day or the weekend, there’s still time to get in a last-minute road trip this Labor Day and make some new memories. Here’s a list of our favorite end-of-Summer road trips, in no specific order.

Visit a State or National Park: Pick a State or National Park and go on an adventure. Whether it’s a new park or one of your favorites, seeing the beauty America has to offer always makes for a perfect trip.

• Take a Beach Day: Pick a new lake or beach to visit, spread out the towel and dip those toes in the water one last time!
• Go Camping: Camping is an inexpensive and fun way to see the country and bond with friends and family. Find a new camping spot within driving distance and enjoy a weekend with Mother Nature. Don’t forget the Smores!

• Go Hiking: Looking for a great day trip? Gather up the crew and spend the day hiking a trail. The fresh air and exercise will make everyone happy, and make sure you bring plenty of water, snacks, and a lunch.
• Get Out on the Water: Check out Ramsey Outdoor's paddling center at the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve where we rent canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. Recreation opportunities at the preserve include canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, hiking, fishing, and bird watching. The preserve, which requires a fishing license, has been listed as ‘one of the 100 best spots for fishing in New Jersey’.
• Take a Food Trip: Nothing can make you want to take a road trip more than New Jersey's #1 Thin Crust Pizza Kinchley's Pizza, or lake front dining complete with boat parking and an outdoor patio overlooking beautiful Lake Hopatcong at Windlass Restaurant. 
• Make it a Magical Mystery Trip: Take your road trip game up a few levels. Plan out the trip with you being the only one knowing the final destination. Give away clues along the way to help fellow travelers guess the secret location or keep them totally in the dark…it’s all up to you!

Before heading out for your road trip, make sure you check with the parks or any places you will be visiting for restrictions. Planning an end-of-Summer road trip with the list above, you’ll be sure to make the most out of Labor Day and the last days of Summer.

Gear up for adventure with Ramsey Outdoor!