There are several reasons why you should take your Dad for a hike for his birthday.
1. 1. All Fathers’ love the outdoors. If your Dad does not love the outdoors, there is a high chance that you have two Dads and that you are adopted. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.)
2. 2. Secondly, all Father’s have one thing in common. They are extremely cheap, and they say do not want anything for their birthday. Although it is true that most Dad’s do not actually require things, when they say that they want nothing, they really want-- GEAR. But, a hike is a great birthday activity option, it will quench your Dad’s cheapass desire to do something free for his birthday.
3. 3. A hike is a great opportunity to get out there and put some of your gear into use. Although gear is nice to have and to look at and play with, it is a lot more fun to actually use it, and scuff it up a little. On a short birthday hike, you will get to use your knife, compass, binoculars, and whatever else you want. If your Dad does not like gear, and he prefers accessories, then sorry, you are adopted. (nothing wrong with that.)
4. 4. Spend some time with family. There is no better place than in the outdoors for your Dad to hang out with the kids he may or may not have adopted.
Coming soon… I actually took my Dad for a birthday hike.
