Granite State Stuff : Father's Day

Give Dad Some Outdoor Adventure on Father's Day - Take Him Fishing!

AskLisa — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:46:00 GMT

Want to give your dad or grandfather a memorable Father's Day this year? Take him fishing! There's nothing like an outdoor adventure together to remind you what families are all about. Most dads can use a break from the fast-paced world. Fishing gives you that chance -- to slow down, enjoy the natural beauty around you, match wits with trout or bass, and spend time with people you care about. Leave the work-a-day world behind and cast that line!

So give him what he really wants for Father's Day (June 21 this year). Some ideas:

   * Go fishing with your father or grandfather;
   * Scheduling a guided fishing trip; or
   * Buy him a fishing license he can use all year.

You can even send or e-mail your dad a special coupon from the Anglers' Legacy website that he can use anytime to take you up on your fishing invitation; download it at http://tinyurl.com/fathersday09.
(While there, become an Anglers' Legacy Ambassador -- take the pledge to take at least one new person fishing each year and go to http://tinyurl.com/NHfishpledge.)

Maybe it's been a while since you've been fishing. Not to worry - all you need is some basic gear and bait. Get ideas on places to fish in different parts of New Hampshire - either in freshwater or on the coast - on the New Hampshire e Fish and Game Department's website, http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/fishing.htm. You'll find directions, tackle tips and more.

Sometimes a guided fishing trip can be the best option for a family group. A list of licensed New Hampshire fishing guides can be found on the Fish and Game website at http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/fishing_guides.htm or call the local chamber of commerce. Guided trips allow anglers to concentrate on having fun together.

The gift of a fishing license works well, especially if you can't be there for a Father's Day fishing trip. It recognizes his love of the outdoors, and says you want to spend time with him. Permanent licenses are issued free to residents of New Hampshire who are 68 years of age or older, provided that they have been a New Hampshire resident for at least two years. Go to http://www.fishnh.com to find a local license agent or purchase your fishing license online.

A Father's Day fishing trip can be a shared adventure and an expression of admiration and caring. Few things say it better. Recall the fun times you've had fishing with a father or grandfather, and make the day even more rewarding by creating a new adventure together.

Make this a truly special Father's Day - fish New Hampshire and relax!

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works to conserve, manage and protect the state's fish and wildlife and their habitats. Visit http://www.fishnh.com.

Cruise with your father: M/S Mount Washington Honors Fathers With Brunch

AskLisa — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:31:00 GMT

Honor your father in a special way by spending time cruising along beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee and sharing brunch. M/S Mount Washington is hosting a special Champaign Brunch on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15.

The Father's Day cruise departs at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from Weirs Beach and at 11:15 a.m. from Alton Bay for a two and a half hour scenic cruise with complete champagne brunch buffet and live entertainment. Special fares are $38 for adults, children 4-12 are $19, and children under 4 are free.

Following Father's Day, the M/S Mount Washington will be dockside and closed to the public during Motorcycle Week but her sister ships will offer quick and easy shuttle service between the ports of Weirs Beach and Meredith on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. With fares of just $15 per person roundtrip, passengers will enjoy the scenery of picturesque Meredith Bay during their half hour journey to Weirs Beach.

For a longer journey, the M/V Sophie C.'s cruising season begins June 16, departing from Weirs Beach Monday through Saturday. Passengers will enjoy a 2-hour cruise during the boat's mail delivery route offered at 11AM and 2PM, costs $22 adult and $11 child. This trip can be full of fun surprises.

Mount Washington Cruises operates a fleet of three motor vessels that offer day, evening, charter and island mail delivery cruises on New Hampshire's scenic Lake Winnipesaukee. The 136-year tradition of the MS Mount Washington began as a summer attraction. Today, the family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. The fleet also includes two smaller vessels, the M/V Sophie C., and M/V Doris E. Located in New Hampshire's Lakes Region at the foothills of the White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee's wooded shoreline and crystal clear water makes it a popular summer resort for vacationers from all over the world.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises please call toll-free (888) 843-6686 or visit their Website for savings on advance cruise tickets at http://www.cruisenh.com

Celebrate Father's Day at the Currier Museum of Art

AskLisa — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:01:00 GMT

MANCHESTER, NH – Bring the man in your life – husband, grandfather, son – to the Currier Museum of Art on Father's Day. On Sunday, June 15 join special tours of the museum's collection, enjoy a special café menu, and stop into the museum shop for some great Father's Day gifts.

At 11:30am join museum docent Ted Parrot for a Father's Day tour "Celebrating the Arts of Man and Nature." This tour of the Currier's collection will celebrate works that center on images of fathers and sons, families, and the so-called "masculine" side of art (sports, important historical male figures, and so much more)!

At 1pm, kids can bring their dad and granddad to join Ted Parrot for a Father's Day tour "A Celebration of Family and Nature in Art." This tour will feature works of art that celebrate fatherhood, family, and fun. Then join Liam Sullivan, artist and Director of Enrollment and Student Services at the New Hampshire Institute of Art, for an art activity in the museum's studio on the lower level from 1:30 – 3pm.

All Father's Day tours are free with museum admission.

After your tour and art activity, stop into the Winter Garden Café for a fun omelet station and indulge in a bloody mary. On your way out, be sure to stop into the Museum Shop to get the perfect Father's Day gift. The Museum Shop carries a wide selection of Frank Lloyd Wright inspired silk ties, DVDs and CDs, clocks, bottle stoppers, novelty items, and a unique collection of books on sale from the museum's own library. Or get dad a Currier membership and enjoy free admission and a shop discount.