Help me with a "coming of age" trip for my 13yo next weekend

[radar8756]

Michigan has Dune buggy rentals

ATV rental South Haven, MI

 

[Tactically Fat]

Take me with you and I'll be your DD.

 

[BigRed]

I promised my boys I'd take them on a one-on-one trip somewhere when they turn thirteen. My oldest wanted to go hunting but I have nrvrr been and that never materialized.

Now I'm wondering what to do and the trip is planned for next weekend

I'm thinking maybe Vegas and find somewhere that lets us shoot full auto guns and some adventure tour in the desert?

Do you guys have any ideas of a fun weekend trip to do manly things?

At least you didn't wait until the last minute?!?

 

[cobber]

White water rafting in Western North Carolina (Nantahala Outdoor Center), and hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Maybe some climbing or hiking at Looking Glass Rock.

 

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[4651feeder]

What did you end up doing with your oldest in lieu of hunting?

What has this soon to be 13 yr old expressed desire to do?

If it's a passage towards manhood, he should have shared input.

 

[BigRed]

 

[CHCRandy]

Go to Michigan and take a charter fishing trip and catch some salmon. If you need a guide, let me know and my father in law maybe can hook you up in Grand Haven, Michigan. Me and my dad spent a lot of time in Michigan salmon fishing....memories for a lifetime and you can eat good for the next 3 months! Hit the sand dunes while you are there......and heck, maybe even some wind surfing or whatever they call it up at Muskegon....

Hog hunt in Ohio....although honestly, a hog hunt may be tough for a first hunt. I have fond memories of my early years of deer hunting, setting in a tree stand or ground blind and learning from my dad...I will never forget them days. It is never too late to learn to hunt. And you know the old saying....Buy a fish dinner and feed them for a night, teach them to fish and they can feed themselves a lifetime, same can be said for hunting.

I still remember the first salmon I ever caught and the first deer I ever killed.

 

[CHCRandy]

How old is your oldest son Doc? Does he still have a desire to hunt?

 

[Michigan Slim]

Not a spur of the moment suggestion but I have a great planned out suggestion. If you guys like to fish then get with an outfitter in the BWCA and do a week there fishing/camping. Experience of a lifetime to share with your son. I just did one first week of June. We went with 4 other dads/sons. Awesome trip. Would do again

Best trip I've ever taken. Took some of my son's Scout troop.

 

[hoosierdoc]

How old is your oldest son Doc? Does he still have a desire to hunt?

13, yes. I have gotten away from shooting, don't really have anything setup. I know some places rent guns though

 

[CHCRandy]

13, yes. I have gotten away from shooting, don't really have anything setup. I know some places rent guns though

I see......I misread your post. You know, we have deer youth day on Sept. 25-26. If you think your son would like to try it sometime I bet someone on this board or if not, one of my buddies....would take you guys hunting. Just let me know if he ever wants to try it.

 

[Super Bee]

Vegas would be great. I have taken my 14 year old daughter there and she loves going.


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Of rent a ATV/UTV and head out into the desert for the day. It is a blast.

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In and Out Burger for lunch, then catch a show at night. Good time.

 

[indyjohn]

Meh, it's been done.

But it was an epic movie!

 

[Jeepster48439]

Squirrels are in season. Grab a couple of .22 rifles, some hunting orange, a cooler and a sack lunch. Head off to the HNF for an all day hunt. Download some videos on field dressing squirrels. Don't forget to stop and pick up your hunting license (about $25 for both of you).

 

[bcod151]

Charter a fishing trip! Always a good time and good eats! Shooting guns in Vegas is also hard to beat tho. Any decision you make im sure it will hold dear memories forever. Have fun whatever you choose to do

 

[BoilerWes]

Texas trip…

Guided hog hunt
BBQ around Austin (Salt Lick)
Guided fishing trip with JT Van Zandt out of Rockport, TX.

That’s a serious man trip!

 

[Timjoebillybob]

He wants to hunt, lots here have suggested fishing.

 

[femurphy77]

He wants to hunt, lots here have suggested fishing.

I've been advocating this approach FOR YEARS!

 

[Hatin Since 87]

He wants to hunt, lots here have suggested fishing.

I need a boat!