CELEBRATE DAD WITH A DAY TOGETHER

He’s the one who taught you to tie your shoes, catch a baseball, light a fire, mow the lawn, pack the trunk, mix a cocktail. He’s who you call when your favorite sports team wins, when you remember to take your car in for an oil change, when your dog graduates summa cum laude from obedience school.

Now’s the time to celebrate the dads in your life. But how best to show gratitude for all the life skills taught, all the special memories made? By making news ones, of course.

Here’s a run-down of ways to share Father’s Day with Dear Old Dad.

Take a hike. The Roanoke region boasts an impressive array of hiking trails suitable for nearly every ability, from a two-mile easy loop at Happy Hollow Gardens in Roanoke County to the steep switchbacks of the Gauntlet at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve. From the breathtaking views of Tinker Cliffs to the beauty of the water at Bottom Creek Gorge. It’s easy to map your adventure from the listings at RoanokeOutside.com.