Four Great Reasons to Get Outside with Your Children

What could be better than spending some vacation time with your children? The only thing that we can think of is spending this time teaching them the ins and outs of becoming a pro angler. Not only is it wonderful to have fun, family-oriented time showing your children why you love the sport that you do, but fishing with your kids is also an incredible opportunity to get them more interested in the outdoors as a whole.

This season, breathe in some fresh air and escape the smart phone, television and computer screens you are so used to for the opportunity to enjoy these great benefits.

Inspire a Healthy Lifestyle

We spend so much of our lives sitting – in the car, at a desk, on the couch – that living a healthy, active lifestyle can take dedication. Be a positive influence on your children’s health by spending plenty of active, outdoor time together. The habits your family creates now will stay with them for years to come, so do your best to make them good ones!

Improve Motor Skills and Coordination

The best place for children to run and experiment, the great outdoors offers so many opportunities for learning about and improving oneself. Whether your children are riding their bikes, throwing a football back and forth, or casting their fishing lines out on the water, they are further developing their motor skills and coordination.

Create a Respect for Nature

Looking to instill a love and respect for nature and all of its beauty in your children? The best thing you can do is get them outside, experiencing its wonder first-hand. Time spent catch and release fishing out on the water will help your children to develop a strong appreciation of wildlife, as well as a desire to protect and preserve the incredible world around us for the generations to come.

Just Have Fun!

Even more important than the health and conservation benefits of spending time outside with your children is that it is a great way to enjoy each other’s company and just have fun! Sharing your hobby with your kids and passing down all of your wisdom to them will create memories and opportunities for fun that last a lifetime. As the years go by, you and your children will always be able to enjoy afternoons out on the water together. And what could be better than that?

For families looking to book a catch and release fishing vacation, Lawrence Bay Lodge welcomes you to visit us on Reindeer Lake. From lake trout to northern pike, there are plenty of fish to catch – and even more memories to be made. To learn more about our accommodations and to book your stay, please call us at 701-262-4560.