Father's Day 2009 - Trips to Take With Dad This Year

This year, instead of buying Dad that book that· Rafting on the Colorado River - Float
will collect dust or the shirt he may or may notdown the Colorado River at the base of the
ever wear, give him a memory he can cherish forGrand Canyon for a four hour scenic look at area
years to come - a vacation with one of hisrock formations and wildlife. The trip covers 15
closest loved ones...YOU! Finding that perfectmiles of river and a float through Glen Canyon.
destination to visit with Dad can be a challenge,You can even take a short hike out to see some
but it is a lot easier if you know exactly where toIndian petroglyphs while you are there.
look.· Fishing Excursion in Eagle River, Alaska -
Something involving physical activity is a prettySpend a few days taking advantage of top notch
safe bet and should be considered wheneverspinning and fly fishing for rainbow trout, salmon,
possible. With that in mind, the following are a fewlake trout, and arctic grayling. King salmon, which
ideas to kick around, some of which you mayweigh between 30 and 40 pounds, are found in
have considered and others that you might notunusually large quantities on these trips. Make sure
have otherwise thought of:to have your fishing license in hand, and you and
· Goose Hunting in Seymour, Texas -Dad are in for a real treat.
Located less than three hours from Dallas, you· Round of Golf in Orlando, Florida - Florida
and Dad can get away for a bit and enjoy theis known as the land of golf courses, and the
outdoors without straying too far off the beatenHunter's Creek Golf Club is one of the best. Golf
path. Remember to bring your own equipmentDigest has rated this course in their top 75, and it
and get suited up in your camo gear, so you canis also one of the longest courses in Florida. You
be ready to blend in with your surroundings. Thiscan book a package that includes a bucket of
idea works best if you are both early risers, sinceballs, clubs, lunch, cart use, and 18 holes of golf.
hunts typically start between 4:30 and 8:30 am.