Outdoorsy Things to Do with Dad for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is almost here! But what to do for the man who’s taught you everything? Whether he’s helped you to catch your first fish or set up your first tent, let’s discuss some great outdoor activities to celebrate the adventurous Dads in your life this Father’s Day.

1. Go Fishing: Plan out a day and go back to the place that he first sparked your love for fishing! If you would rather explore someplace new, try the Spruce Run Reservoir in Clinton, NJ. Surrounded by rolling hills with a 15-mile shoreline, twenty-nine species of fish are contained within the waters of Spruce Run including largemouth bass, yellow perch, carp, trout, and pike.
2. Hike a Trail: Pick a park, trail, pack a lunch, and set out for a day of adventure with Dad. Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, NJ offers forested hills, lakes, mountains, and more than 60 miles of trails including a 20-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail.
3. Camp Out: Spend the night or weekend in his favorite National or State Park camping. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, And New York borders allows paddlers to slip down the river between low forested mountains, anglers to wade in the trout streams, hikers can scan the valley from the ridge or peer into the 1000-foot-deep Water Gap, along with River and Backcountry camping.
4. Relax on the Water: Enjoy the day paddling on the water in a canoe or kayak with Dad. Don’t have a boat? Don’t worry! Check out our Rentals available In-Store, Horseshoe Lake, and Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve.
5. Throw Dad a Wildcard: Plan a surprise trip to somewhere you’ve both wanted to travel or a place on his Bucket List and make some memories neither of you will forget. Hasn’t Dad been mentioning he wants to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro?

If your Dad loves the great outdoors, whether it be a day fishing or a weekend camping, the list above should help you to make it a Father’s Day he’s sure to remember! Gear up for adventure with Ramsey Outdoor!