Where to take the a 9yr and 7yr old

[JDHasty]

I'm good without a boat.  Tonight I'll fix ther zeco rods I got off a buddy who went to Korea . They saw them and wanted to go . So that's on the list for this weekend . I'm thinking Sunday after there party so sat night I'll pm ya.  Cause I'm gunna break down and find them a used rifle for hopefully 200 for yote. I appreciate the information this site is awesome

Deliverance, I will loan out my 12 boat to you this spring if you want. (If I am not out in it...   It is on a trailer, comes with trolling motor and battery. All you will owe me is a handshake.

I will also fill you in on some of the best fish holes in Lacey. Give me some advanced notice. We live near Maytown, officially Tenino here...

That is what I love about this site!! 

[Deliverance1985]

I am definitely reading these.  They wanted to build a build and play kit from lowes . Total was like 10 bucks so I helped them build one each and they had a blast . Then they asked if they could help fix the zebcos I got off a buddy who went to overseas a while back . So we each did a zebco together.  I definitely agree with the idea of letting them do things . And me just helping or guiding . I have a whole week to myself to go play in the woods . So we talk and If they can't come up with anything I throw out some ideas and they pick.  I appreciate everyone's input .  Hopefully no one got offended .  But on the plus side of there is another dad or mom going through something similar they have awesome ideas on here.  So I appreciated everyone's input.  Good luck with everyone's kisses and hugs month. Thank you all again so much


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[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

You just reminded me that Home Depot has a free build a project for kids the first Saturday of every month...

[M_ray]

Me too. Although falling 50-60 times is not really my idea of a great time LOL.

  the kids loved to see me fall 

[Dan-o]

Hey, if your kids like fish/animals, you might take them to Cabela's (only about 10 miles down the freeway form JBLM),

It's got great displays of animals and a pretty cool aquarium......   and it's FREE.

Good luck to you.

[joe_dumy]

One of your big obsticals will be properly outfitting them to be comfortable outdoors. My kids are costing me a lot this way. Boots, jump suit, snow suit, jackets, cam iackets, tain jackets $80 each. Hats  vest and gloves 20 bucks each. So find a source for used stuff and keep a sharp eye out for used stuff. Don't cut cost here, your kids need to be comfortable to enjoy it. I may this mistake with my first batch of kids and they don't care to go with me now and it mostly cause they remember how uncomfortable it was.

Your getting lots of good advice. I spend most weekends outdoors with my kids. Pick up other outdoor interest like rock hounding, mushroom hunting, foraging, berry picking, gold paning, tracking, geology and animal watching. This keeps up the interest when hiking and spending time in the woods or where ever your at. I am always like, look at that mushroom and we bust out the book. Or I think you could eat that and look it up. That's a pretty rock etc. Build survival camps, but dont camp that was not a good idea save that for 16 or older.

Oh ya your the mule in this situation. Plan on carrying everthing. Lots of snacks and water. Books maps, rocks, gold pan, extra clothes etc.

The good news is besides finding some wonderful things and places with your kids is that your scouting and discovering cool things and places.

Oh ya go clam digging if you can afford the gas. It's a lot of fun for kids and you get 30 more clams. You can make a kite and make a day our of it on the beach. Or look for cool stuff that washe'd up. 

[ICEMAN]

joe dumy, excellent advice on properly outfitting the kids, most important preparation in my opinion. I spent a ton over the years readying my kids for ice trips, clam digging, duck, turkey, deer and yote hunting. Great memories from all trips due to opening the wallet and getting them good clothes.