Maybe because I'm a girl but I always had trouble figuring out what to get my father for a gift. After all, you can only have so many ties. This was complicated by my father's idiosyncratic approach to new gifts like wallets and watches - he would put them away until whatever he was using needed replacing.
But one gift that should be welcome by fathers of all ages is a day with the family outdoors in a Virginia State Park. With 51 programs scheduled across our 35 state parks, you can visit and attend a program or just come out to the park for a day of hiking, biking, swimming, boating, fishing, or picnicking.
Two of our parks have special Father's Day events:
Belle Isle State Park, Lancaster, Virginia, Father's Day Canoe Trip: Enjoy a paddle on the river while learning about fathers from the animal world, and then vote for the best animal father. Canoe, paddle, life jacket and experienced guide included. Due to space restrictions, reservations are suggested. $5 per person. Fathers are free with one paying attendee. Meet at camp store. 2-4 p.m.
York River State Park, Williamsburg, Virginia, Father's Day Surf and Turf: Paddle either a canoe or a kayak along the shores of the York River to Fossil Beach, get out and search for fossils, and then paddle back. Dad is free when accompanied by a paying family member. Canoes are $9/person or $6/person for a family of 4 or more. Kayaks are $16/solo, $22/Tandem. Please call for reservations. Meet at the contact station, 4-6 p.m.
Be sure to check out a complete list of our events for Father's Day and any date - searchable by date range, park and even type of event.
