10 lessons we learned from dad
On Father’s Day, we celebrate our dads and all we’ve learned from them. For many of us, love of the outdoors is generational. Something grown from the guidance and love shown to us by our fathers.
We asked members of the Kammok team to share their stories: what did your dad teach you about life, love, and the great outdoors? Read on for fatherly wisdom on getting up early and going the extra mile.
1. Turn off the TV. Go outside.
“My dad taught me and my sisters how to fish, how to ski, and how to turn off the TV to go gather pecans outside. He taught us that books and museums could indeed be more captivating than screens.” - Liz
2. Appreciate natural beauty.
“I learned from my dad, an artist and fisherman, to appreciate the natural beauty of the outdoors, how the light dapples the red dirt or plays on the water. He taught me to fish with patience, to know the peace in fishing, and to always catch and release.” - Sarah
Sarah and her dad bass fishing, their favorite outdoor hobby, in rural North Carolina.
3. Make a difference.
“From my dad, I learned to take measured risks, take care of others, and work hard. He taught me to leave things better than I found them.” - Haley
4. Treat our planet with care.
“When he wasn’t away flying, my dad spent his days outside working on the yard or in his darkroom studio. He taught us to be stewards of the environment and that it is our responsibility to minimize waste through composting and taking initiative to pick up trash.” - Liz
Liz with her dad in Cape Cod (the first trip where it was just the two of them!)