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It\u2019s a little hard to celebrate like normal during a pandemic, but I\u2019ve found that it\u2019s still so important to try to mark important days in our lives. It makes life feel like it hasn\u2019t completely<\/em> stopped. With Father\u2019s Day coming up, I sat down with Dustin (my husband) and chatted with him about some things that he likes to do around here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope this gives you some ideas for safely celebrating the dads in your life while also enjoying our beautiful area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trek to the Williamsport Waterfall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Head to Attica, IN, and enjoy the Portland Arch Nature Preserve<\/a>, which is a 0.8 mile lightly trafficked loop that features a beautiful river! While you\u2019re there, enjoy the Fall Creek Gorge Nature Preserve<\/a>, which is one mile out-and-back trail that features a waterfall. (Be prepared to get muddy, too.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, head over to Williamsport, IN and hop on the Williamsport Falls loop hike, which is a 1.6 mile moderately trafficked loop. (Actually, you can see this one from the parking area if you don\u2019t want to hike it!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Assuming the weather is nice, I recommend taking a picnic lunch and enjoying it somewhere along one of these trails!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hike at the Tippecanoe County Amphitheater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the weather is nice, your favorite dad might enjoy a hike in the woods at the Tippecanoe County Amphitheater<\/a>. This amphitheater is on 166 acres of land that has hiking\/biking trails that weave throughout the woods, providing views of Burnett\u2019s Creek and the Wabash River. It also has a soccer field, if you feel like just going and playing around with the kids. Who knows? You might see some wildlife, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gone Fishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe a quiet afternoon OUT of the house is Dad\u2019s idea of fun. How about some fishing? First things first, you need a fishing license<\/a>! You can easily buy your license online and print it or save it to your phone. Here are some other resources about fishing in Indiana<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, where to go? Munger Park (3- acre pond), Wildcat Park, Granville Bridge (boat ramp with access to Wabash), and Fairfield Park Lakes (4 stocked lakes with 2 handicap-accessible fishing pads) are all good options. When Dad brings home the fish, there\u2019s nothing better than a fresh-fish dinner. Here are some tasty looking ideas<\/a> from Field & Stream<\/em>, though some of these might be above my cooking level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hit the Golf Course or Driving Range<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is for the dad who wants to be alone\u2026 or with HIS dad\u2026 or perhaps to teach his children a new skill. We have eight golf courses<\/a> to choose from in Greater Lafayette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n