Spend an afternoon in the sun
Maybe dad doesn’t like to cook. Or a campout in the backyard
isn’t far enough away for a holiday. Here are six more ways, from
golf to boating to biking, to make the day naturally great.

Golfing RESTON NATIONAL GOLF COURSE, VIRGINIA
One of the exciting things about Reston National Golf Course
is that this public course has its own app to track scores and to
book tee times. Sweet! Tee time prices start at $55 for 18 holes,
if walking, and $70 with cart. There are also twilight prices and
rates to play nine holes. COVID-19 rules are in place. Dads who
want to drive a little farther for a whole afternoon away could
check out Potomac Shores Golf Club in Dumfries. Overlooking
the Potomac River, this course also has an app and offers tee
times starting at $69. restonnationalgc.com; potomacshoresgolf-
club.com WHISKEY CREEK GOLF CLUB, IJAMSVILLE, MARYLAND
Another public course, Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Frederick
County makes many of those “most play” lists in part because it’s
just so darn scenic. Surrounded by woods and central Maryland
countryside, it offers golfers a view of the Catoctin Mountains
and is known for its nice staff. Tee time prices start at $86, but
drop to $66 later in the day. Social distancing, mask wearing and
other COVID-19 rules are in place. whiskeycreekgolf.com
Boating ANNAPOLIS ELECTRIC BOAT RENTAL, MARYLAND
It’s hard not to chuckle at Annapolis Electric Boat Rental’s
slogan, “like a Tesla but slower.” We’ll take some of that luxury
on water. The business reopened in time for Mother’s Day and
enjoyed quite a few customers. Now it’s Dad’s turn to take a spin
on the water. COVID-19 rules mean that only immediate fam-
ily members can be on a boat together. A two-hour rental costs
$350, and all reservations can be made online. Boaters who don’t
have certification arrive early for training and a 10-day temporary
certification. aebrentals.com
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Biking KENT ISLAND SOUTH TRAIL, MARYLAND
TrailLink (traillink.com) is a website from the Rails to Trails
Conservancy that offers maps, route descriptions and reviews for
more than 37,000 miles of trails across the U.S. One is the Kent
Island South Trail on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, a 5.8-mile trail
that starts at Matapeake State Park and ends at Romancoke Pier.

The trail has both woods and open fields, and is also frequented
by walkers and runners.

MOUNT VERNON TRAIL, VIRGINIA
For some DMV families, this is an old favorite. After all, what’s
not to like about these 18 bike-friendly miles that run from
Theodore Roosevelt Island to Mount Vernon alongside the
Potomac River? Newcomers and those familiar with the trail will
appreciate the option to mix up your ride by hopping off this
trail and connecting with the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail or
one of many others. virginia.org
C&O CANAL TOWPATH, MARYLAND
Another great afternoon of cycling starts in the middle of the
C&O Canal Towpath in Point of Rocks. Cyclists can follow
alongside the Potomac River in either direction on a mostly flat
trail with wooded scenery, old rail bridges and, of course, Point
of Rocks’ Victorian train station. We picked this trail because it
feels as far away from dear old Dad’s desk as
we could find. canaltrust.org
—JESSICA GREGG



NIGHT LIGHT LUMINARY FROM THE AMERICAN VISIONARY MUSEUM
Sticking with the theme of outdoor fun, kids can craft a colorful jar luminary to give to dad on Father’s Day.

This easy DIY will brighten up the front porch or even dad’s desk—when he heads back into the office, that is.

What you need:
• Tissue paper, cut into small pieces
• Clean container, plastic or glass
• White glue
• Paintbrush
• Scissors (optional)
• Colored paper or cardstock (optional)
• Beads, buttons, pom poms (optional)
• Hot glue gun (optional)
• Stencil (optional)
• Battery-operated LED light or
glowstick How to make it:
Use a paintbrush to paint a layer of glue
inside the jar. Layer tissue paper on top
of the glue, using your paintbrush to push
each piece against the inside of the jar.

Once you’ve finished layering your tis-
sue paper, decorate the outside of the jar
by cutting shapes out of colored paper or
using doo-dads like beads or pom poms
and attaching them with a hot glue gun.

You can also stencil “Happy Father’s Day”
onto cardstock, cut out the letters and
glue them to the outside of the jar. Finish
by adding your LED light or glowstick.

To watch the full luminary tutorial, visit the AVAM’s YouTube page.

And check out washingtonFAMILY.com for more DIY gift ideas.

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