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June 14 - 21

Make Room for Daddy

Daddy's home, time for dinner! Photo by Dan Bacon.
It is hard to believe, but its almost Summertime -- and Father's Day already! So, take him by the hand and show him all that Northwest New Jersey has to offer. Take advantage of a calendar filled with intriguing things for you and your family to enjoy. Or check our day trip map for good ideas for a Sunday drive! The more aerobically inclined can choose among dozens of natural attractions or outdoor activities suggested on our website. Spread your wings and reach for the Skylands!

Go Daddy Go!

Dads love to paddle, and the Delaware River is the place to do it! Islands of the Delaware are markers for the miles traversed on a float down the river, and for centuries of human history along its banks. By canoe, kayak, raft or tube, river trips are about perfect this time of year. The water is high, the flow is brisk, and the summer crowds have not yet arrived.
In the Delaware Water Gap area, Adventure Sports is a great choice for a canoe, kayak or raft trip. (Click for a discount here.)
Or Chamberlain Canoes for one or multi-day trips for individuals and groups of any size. (Click for a discount here.)
The river becomes more tranquil as it continues south. Just south of Frenchtown, Bucks County River Country has provided family fun for more than fifty years -- kayaking, canoeing, and rafting and tubing! (Catch the deal of the day here!)

Hungry Dads

Bienvenido! Dinner is an adventure at Riviera Maya
Make your Dad feel loved by treating him to a special meal. You know the connection: stomach... heart.
If you've never been to Riviera Maya, now's the time! Celebrating twelve fantastic years in their Branchville (340 Route 206) location, this family-owned authentic Mexican restaurant offers all your favorites with a few surprises, expertly prepared and exquisitely presented. Come enjoy a fun and exciting dining experience here, in their other fine-dining location in Rockaway, or at their Taqueria in Morris Plains and the Rockaway Mall. 973/948-6292.

Lake Hopatcong at Nolan's Point
Sit him down at Alice's Restaurant for a delicious meal and drinks all in the company of scenic views overlooking Lake Hopatcong. Or get down right on the water at the Windlass where they're serving up special Father's Day Buffets for brunch or dinner. Save time for a game of miniature golf on a tiered lake-side course featuring replicas of historical sites. Back in the day, was a classic summer destination for generations of families. It seems that day has come again, at least on Nolan's Point.

Thirsty Dads

The Brook Hollow Winery, in Knowlton Township, looks out over the vineyard, then beyond to the Delaware Water Gap.
Treat Dad to the Father's Day BBQ and Concert (Sunday, June 17, 12-4pm) at Brook Hollow Winery. Good wine, good food and a free concert held in the winery's new, and very spacious, pole barn. Plenty of Country Comort! 594 State Highway 94 in Columbia, 908/496-8200.

Head over to Four Sisters Winery for the Father's Day Pig Roast, (Sunday, 12 - 4pm) where you'll find more live music, games and fun for the whole family. 783 County Road 519, Belvidere, 908/475-3671.

Or perhaps a Brewery Tour? Tell Dad to relax, you're driving!

Outdoor Dads!

Cabins are now available at most campgrounds.
Campgrounds in the Skylands account for a huge amount of fun. Over 500,000 campers relax and enjoy the rural character of Northwest New Jersey each year. Most of these visits come in summer; short overnight or weekend camping trips. But many families make a Skylands campground their own vacation home, renting seasonal sites or bringing their own RV to rest at a lovely -- and well-serviced -- spot somewhere up in the New Jersey countryside. These facilities are a long way from generic trailer hookups and tent sites. Take a drive or click away and check one out soon; the Fourth of July is just around the corner! What dad wouldn't enjoy hanging around the campfire, testing marshmallows and telling stories
  • Camp Taylor Campground
    Camp Taylor offers a wilderness atmosphere with the security and services that public areas often lack, with access to a swimming lake and trails that lead hikers through strikingly beautiful forest to mountain laurel atop a 1600 foot ridge. Seasonal Sites, Tenters, RV rental, Cabins near the Delaware Water Gap. Home of Lakota Wolf Preserve. 85 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Columbia, 908/496-4333
  • Harmony Ridge Campground
    Outstanding family facilities near Culver Lake and Stokes Forest. There are over 200 sites and many activities to choose from; a large pavilion, playground, game courts, swimming pool, paddle boats. The friends and memories you make here will last a lifetime. 23 Risdon Drive, Branchville, 973-948-4941
  • Tall Timbers Campground and Recreational Community
    The private campground community offers central water and sewage disposal, two pools with certified lifeguards and a private stocked lake perfect for fishing, and an exceptional recreation program and activities for all. The northern Sussex County location is close to High Point State Park, Action Park and Mountain Creek Ski Area. 100 Tall Timbers Rd, Sussex 07461, 973/875-1991
  • TripleBrook Family Camping Resort
    Park yourself on a 250 acre farm tucked away in the legendary Kittatinny Mountains. Spend the season steps away from an Olympic size pool, heated whirlpool spa, private lake, tennis courts, and fully stocked camp store. You'll have time to explore all the natural attractions in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation a few miles away, or the Pocono Mountains. There's also an open air pavilion available for weddings, picnics, retreats. 58 Honey Run Rd., Hope, 908/459-4079.
  • Kymer's Camping Resort
    Trailer and cabin rentals and trailer and tent campsites with water, electric and cable TV hookups on 200 scenic acres. 69 Kymer Rd., Branchville, 800/543-2056
  • Delaware River Family Campground
    Enjoy raft, canoe, kayak or tube trips, trailer and tent campsites as well as trailer and cabin rentals. 100 Route 46, Columbia, 800/543-2056
  • Panther Lake Camping Resort
    Camp on a private 45-acre lake on 160 scenic acres where you can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing or just relaxing on a sandy beach. 6 Panther Lake Rd., Andover, 800/543-2056
  • The Great Divide Campground
    Private, family friendly campground with amenities for tents, RVs and seasonal guests. Fully furnished cabin rentals available. Heated pool, fishing & boating lake, playground, planned events and activities. 68 Phillips Road, Newton, 973/383-4026

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