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Fun and Healthy Family Weekends, Brought to You by Fishing

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This is a partnered post with Take Me Fishing™.

ralph b lcark regional park fullerton, ca bridge pondFall is here, and that means kids are back in school full-time—even our youngest is in all-day kindergarten. Of course, having the girls back in school also means I’m spending more time working.

With everything going on, some days our physical activity level can be low. Because of this, when we do have time to spend together, it’s important that we make the most of it. We like to think of ourselves as a weekend family. From beach trips to hiking to fishing, we love to do it all. 

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Fishing is a great way to get outdoors as a family and have fun. Having three girls, we’re all about letting them break the “bass ceiling” and prove that outdoor activities like fishing are also meant for them. We make sure to talk with them a lot about how they can do anything that boys can do. We especially encourage them to try sports and activities like fishing. They always have a great time!

Another great thing about fishing is that it’s great for both your body and mind. Did you know fishing is actually one of the top activities for mental well-being? Plus, if you choose to keep the fish you catch, they’ll make for a healthy, locally-sourced meal to share around the table. The recipes are endless, and it’s a great way to expose your children to new flavors.

ralph b clark regional park bass pond dad with daughtersAnother weekend activity we love is just getting outside and finding a local park. Here in Orange County, there are so many incredible places to explore. If you’re looking to explore new fishing holes, be sure to check out Take Me Fishing’s™ list of Best Family-Friendly Places to Fish and Boat.

This past weekend, we headed to Ralph B. Clark Regional Park, which is in our city of Fullerton, to fish with our girls. They love exploring new places, and this park didn’t disappoint. Not only did the stocked, three-acre lake make for great fishing, but there were also plenty of places to explore. It’s all about just getting outside and having fun as a family.

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Check out Take Me Fishing™ to plan a fishing and boating adventure for your family—and be sure to share  with me on social using #FirstCatch!

What are some fun and simple things you like to do with your family on the weekends? Comment with your ideas below, then like TakeMeFishing™ on Facebook for a chance to win a $50 gift card plus a fishing prize package!

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  1. Sand says

    10/06/2017 at 8:31 pm

    We like to fly kites when the weather is good. Or look for rocks, leaves and other treasures.

  2. Seyma Shabbir says

    10/06/2017 at 8:28 pm

    There are so many! We lock to play soccer, throw and catch a football, go fishing, or catching a frisbee,

  3. Angie says

    10/06/2017 at 8:16 pm

    We like to fish, too! We also like to ride bikes together and find activities around the community to participate in.

  4. Patricia Wojnar Crwoley says

    10/06/2017 at 8:08 pm

    We like to ride bikes.

  5. AEKZ2 says

    10/06/2017 at 8:03 pm

    My daughter and I like to play basketball.

  6. Hollie Jahnke says

    10/06/2017 at 7:53 pm

    We love going to the beach to collect rocks.

  7. Francine Anchondo says

    10/06/2017 at 7:51 pm

    go to the park

  8. Kelsey vinson says

    10/06/2017 at 7:35 pm

    We love to fish

  9. Buddy Garrett says

    10/06/2017 at 7:22 pm

    We enjoy bicycling and hiking.

  10. Kelly Grant says

    10/06/2017 at 6:45 pm

    We like to just walk around the block.

  11. Jerry Marquardt says

    10/06/2017 at 6:40 pm

    I love to go with the kids to take photos and enjoy an afternoon to make my fall day the perfect one.

  12. Breanne says

    10/06/2017 at 6:37 pm

    We like to hike.

  13. DanV says

    10/06/2017 at 6:36 pm

    We like playing at the park

  14. shelly says

    10/06/2017 at 4:32 pm

    We like to go to the park, the zoo, and take walks.

  15. Mary Gardner says

    10/06/2017 at 3:43 pm

    We love swimming in warm weather and nature hikes any time of year.

  16. Wendy McBride says

    10/06/2017 at 3:14 pm

    Riding Bikes and playing volleyball in the backyard are some simple things we like to do! Maybe even a little gardening to grow some tomatoes, onions, squash that we can all enjoy!

  17. Courtney h says

    10/06/2017 at 2:19 pm

    we like to take walks around the lake

  18. Kathy Pease says

    10/06/2017 at 1:35 pm

    My granddaughter loves to go apple picking and swim in our pool

  19. Candie L says

    10/06/2017 at 1:20 pm

    My family goes disc golfing. thank you

  20. Philip Lawrence says

    10/06/2017 at 10:30 am

    My favorite thing to do outdoors with my grandchildren is to build leaf houses.

  21. ERIN M says

    10/06/2017 at 10:07 am

    We like going bike riding

  22. Heidi M. says

    10/06/2017 at 9:34 am

    Our family loves to go hiking!

  23. Sarah Mayer says

    10/06/2017 at 8:47 am

    We love hiking and taking bike rides on trails.

  24. Ed says

    10/06/2017 at 8:41 am

    We heart biking and hiking!

  25. Jen R says

    10/06/2017 at 8:27 am

    I enjoy the simple activity of having a bonfire with my kids outside.

  26. jeremy mclaughlin says

    10/06/2017 at 7:57 am

    Enjoy riding bikes.

  27. Tracey byram says

    10/06/2017 at 7:28 am

    We like to go to state parks to picnic and hike, ribe bikes in our neighborhood, go to arts and crafts festivals.

  28. Breanna Pollard says

    10/06/2017 at 7:07 am

    WE LOVE PLAYING SPORTS OUTSIDE AND SWIMMING.

  29. Amber Hites says

    10/06/2017 at 6:15 am

    We love to go hiking and camping.

  30. Shea Balentine says

    10/06/2017 at 4:32 am

    The kids and I enjoy geocaching! It’s a great way to get them to explore their world, work on various finding skills, learning directions (inc. Latitude & Longitude) and to exchange swag items from other places!

  31. Shane A says

    10/06/2017 at 3:59 am

    We like to go hunt for rocks at the river and nearby trails we can polish in our rock tumbler.

  32. Leah Shumack says

    10/06/2017 at 1:09 am

    Geocaching is our favorite outdoor activity! It’s taken us so many cool places!

  33. John H. says

    10/05/2017 at 11:45 pm

    I would say we like to camp.

  34. elizabeth p says

    10/05/2017 at 11:12 pm

    We love to roller-blade. thanks for the chance.

  35. Shauna says

    10/05/2017 at 11:02 pm

    My favorite simple outdoor activity to do with my son is to sit outside under a tree and play with the leaves. I love watching him crawl around! It’s great for him to he outdoors enjoying the fresh air!

  36. Jennifer H. says

    10/05/2017 at 10:55 pm

    We like to go camping.

  37. Lisa says

    10/05/2017 at 10:03 pm

    We like to go to the park and go apple picking.

  38. Janice B says

    10/05/2017 at 9:13 pm

    We like to go on hikes. He is always finding interesting plants and different types of rocks.

  39. Jane McGregor says

    10/05/2017 at 8:23 pm

    Ride our bikes!

  40. Stephanie Liske says

    10/05/2017 at 8:12 pm

    Water Balloons fights are fun!

  41. Trisha McKee says

    10/05/2017 at 7:52 pm

    We love fishing and hiking. The kids love taking pictures of all the things we see.

  42. jennyscheldberg says

    10/05/2017 at 7:38 pm

    We love to check out local and state parks.

  43. Anne Higgins says

    10/05/2017 at 7:24 pm

    I left a message but still don’t see my name – hope this means I have won! Thanks!

  44. Lauren Becker says

    10/05/2017 at 6:47 pm

    Almost anything – in the warmer days, my niece and nephew love to swim!

  45. Laurie Emerson says

    10/05/2017 at 6:39 pm

    We like going bike riding, going to the park and on weekends we go fishing together.

  46. Danielle Wood says

    10/05/2017 at 6:29 pm

    We like to go bike riding

  47. Lisa V. says

    10/05/2017 at 4:58 pm

    My granddaughter likes to hike and visit playgrounds.

  48. Denise B. says

    10/05/2017 at 3:22 pm

    We’re usually out in the pool. We do have a lot of activities to choose from here in Kissimmee, but we wait until the tourists are gone and the heat and humidity.

  49. Jae Park says

    10/05/2017 at 2:10 pm

    Our family likes to go hiking, and we also like to fish together as well. Thanks!

  50. Janice Crespo says

    10/05/2017 at 11:35 am

    We love to go for walks. We also like to play with the kick ball – either kicking, throwing or just playing a game of catch of monkey in the middle.

  51. Emily says

    10/05/2017 at 9:10 am

    My kids like to play catch!

  52. Claudia Davis says

    10/04/2017 at 11:24 pm

    We like doing seasonal things like strawberry picking, apple picking, or visiting farmrs markets.

  53. Kyl Neusch says

    10/04/2017 at 7:37 pm

    We like to go Hiking

  54. Pat says

    10/04/2017 at 6:07 pm

    We like to go hiking.

  55. sylvia says

    10/04/2017 at 5:41 pm

    We love to go to the park or walk in the woods. a lot of times we just play in the backyard as well.

  56. Daniel M says

    10/04/2017 at 3:16 pm

    hiking and biking

  57. Liz Newsome says

    10/04/2017 at 3:09 pm

    We love playing on the trampoline in our backyard!

  58. Susan Smith says

    10/04/2017 at 2:48 pm

    We like going bike riding, going for walks and playing in the park.

  59. Lori Hicks says

    10/04/2017 at 2:14 pm

    We are lucky enough to live close to the beach and when that is too much the kids love the park!

  60. Mita says

    10/04/2017 at 11:45 am

    We like to go Hiking

  61. Mark Marville says

    10/04/2017 at 10:56 am

    Swim in the pool!

  62. Brandy Schwartz says

    10/04/2017 at 10:55 am

    We like taking the dogs out for a walk or going to the park.

  63. Erica B. says

    10/04/2017 at 6:59 am

    Going running!

  64. Jennifer says

    10/03/2017 at 9:32 pm

    My son loves exploring everything outdoors. He would live outsude if I’d let him.

  65. Ellie Wright says

    10/03/2017 at 8:56 pm

    We love to feed the ducks and hike the trails at our local nature preserve.

  66. Chrissy says

    10/03/2017 at 6:41 pm

    Our favorite out door activity right now is drawing on our drive way with side walk chalk. It’s so fun and a great way to use our imagination!

  67. amanda whitley says

    10/03/2017 at 3:27 pm

    we love playing at the park and taking walks

  68. BusyWorkingMama says

    10/03/2017 at 12:00 pm

    I love to go hiking with my daughter.

  69. Steve Weber says

    10/03/2017 at 11:23 am

    We like to go hiking and biking through the woods.

  70. Dan Dykstra says

    10/03/2017 at 3:51 am

    We all like to go bike riding on the nature trails.

  71. Julie Hawkins says

    10/02/2017 at 9:20 pm

    We like to go on nature walks and bird watch.

  72. Beverly Sturgeon says

    10/02/2017 at 7:55 pm

    Go Geocaching in different parks.

  73. Rachel says

    10/02/2017 at 6:31 pm

    We love going biking with our kids!

  74. Linda G. says

    10/02/2017 at 5:41 pm

    we like to play ball, take bike rides and go to the park.

  75. Michelle C says

    10/02/2017 at 5:39 pm

    We like taking the dog for walks and also playing disc golf as a family.

  76. Sara Zielinski says

    10/02/2017 at 4:45 pm

    We like to take walks in the park.

  77. Terry says

    10/02/2017 at 3:37 pm

    What I like to do outdoors with my granddaughter is go to the park, to the beach at the river and out to lunch at the park in the summer. She also participates in soccer and softball which keeps her busy outdoors.

  78. susan smoaks says

    10/02/2017 at 3:08 pm

    we do a lot of hiking and bike riding. it is so nice when the weather cools off.

  79. Will G says

    10/02/2017 at 2:52 pm

    We like going for bike rides.

  80. Alyce Poalillo says

    10/02/2017 at 12:43 pm

    Nature walks are always fun for a group. When possible horse riding is a favorite too.

  81. Tee Anderson says

    10/02/2017 at 12:20 pm

    They love to ride bikes, swim, hike and fish.

  82. Fredrick Pauly says

    10/02/2017 at 9:40 am

    my kids love fishing

  83. Bridgett Wilbur says

    10/02/2017 at 6:22 am

    We love to plant a garden with are kids in the summer.

  84. Adrienne Gordon says

    10/02/2017 at 4:24 am

    My kids love hiking.

  85. Gina M says

    10/02/2017 at 4:09 am

    We love taking our son fishing, and we also go on bike rides.

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  86. Becky Kinard says

    10/01/2017 at 9:49 pm

    We love the beach. This includes swimming and playing baggo. We build sandcastles and look for seashells.

  87. Wendy R. says

    10/01/2017 at 9:14 pm

    We like to go camping!

  88. shelly peterson says

    10/01/2017 at 8:46 pm

    We like to go to the park.

  89. Stephanie Phelps says

    10/01/2017 at 7:22 pm

    Some of our favorite simple activities is playing in the creek and we also love to feed the ducks at the lake!

  90. Lauren U says

    10/01/2017 at 7:10 pm

    We ride bikes, take walks, and visit the playground.

  91. Cheryl B says

    10/01/2017 at 6:35 pm

    We like to hunt for rocks and geocache.

  92. Robbie says

    10/01/2017 at 5:33 pm

    Fishing is the best

  93. Madonna says

    10/01/2017 at 5:10 pm

    we love to fly kites and blow bubbles to chase

  94. Paula Michele Hafner says

    10/01/2017 at 4:51 pm

    We love to go hiking. We have both a National Park and a State Park pass.

  95. Crystal F says

    10/01/2017 at 2:05 pm

    We like to throw a softball around or have a small fire to roast marshmallows. Thank you!

  96. Cami says

    10/01/2017 at 12:42 pm

    We love to go fishing and hiking!

  97. Susan Christy says

    10/01/2017 at 10:52 am

    Walking the dogs, playing at the park, going to ball games.

  98. PATTY NIEDERT says

    10/01/2017 at 10:47 am

    We love walking in our own neighborhood and our local forest. Fontenelle Forest hosts lots of activities for families.

  99. Jamie Williams says

    10/01/2017 at 6:48 am

    We like to walk, ride bikes and go to the park to swing.

  100. Janice Cooper says

    10/01/2017 at 6:22 am

    We love to go the park and enjoy their activities which is lots of fun on the weekends!

  101. Melissa says

    10/01/2017 at 12:46 am

    we love to play at the park. my dad used to take me fishing.

  102. Vera P. says

    10/01/2017 at 12:01 am

    We like to go canoeing and hiking.

  103. Sarah Mathias says

    09/30/2017 at 10:53 pm

    Hiking is our favorite outdoor activity. Its great to be able to take in the beauty of nature, talk, and get some good exercise.

  104. Janet W. says

    09/30/2017 at 6:54 pm

    Our favorite simple outdoor activity to do together as a family is play tennis!

  105. heather says

    09/30/2017 at 1:43 pm

    We love to play catch outdoors.

  106. Linda Lansford says

    09/30/2017 at 10:38 am

    Love to get in the pool

  107. nickie says

    09/30/2017 at 9:49 am

    We go camping.

  108. Denise S says

    09/30/2017 at 9:04 am

    We like to take the kids camping or fishing.

  109. Julie Wood says

    09/30/2017 at 5:39 am

    One of our fun activities is to bike ride, hike, walk the dog. We love fishing also. It is so much fun to do as a family.

  110. Lisa Brown says

    09/30/2017 at 5:13 am

    Run around like mad with the dogs just throwing the ball.

  111. Amber says

    09/29/2017 at 8:31 pm

    We love laying outside and reading a good book! Especially in the treehouse.

  112. Barbara Montag says

    09/29/2017 at 7:57 pm

    We enjoy walking in the woods identifying plants flowers and trees.
    thank you

  113. beth shepherd says

    09/29/2017 at 7:21 pm

    We like to go horse back riding and go fishing!

  114. Danielle says

    09/29/2017 at 7:20 pm

    We love camping and hiking

  115. cheryl s says

    09/29/2017 at 6:36 pm

    we like swimming in our pool whenever possible

  116. heather s says

    09/29/2017 at 6:14 pm

    My nephew loves fishing. It is a fun thing to do as a family

  117. Jeanne Rousseau says

    09/29/2017 at 6:06 pm

    I love to go hiking with my boys, it’s great exercise and also a time to catch up and talk.

  118. Tara Darity says

    09/29/2017 at 2:54 pm

    We love to go fishing, have picnics and play frisbee!

  119. Sandy Klocinski says

    09/29/2017 at 1:57 pm

    Swing in a Hammock. Snuggle close and sway the afternoon away. Look for pictures in the clouds and watch them change, or read books to each other.

  120. paige chandler says

    09/29/2017 at 1:45 pm

    We go to the park ans all swing together and play on the rides.

  121. Lauren says

    09/29/2017 at 12:06 pm

    We like to hike and camp.

  122. Ashley C says

    09/29/2017 at 10:43 am

    We love to go for walks, fish and look for animal tracks!

  123. Debbi Wellenstein says

    09/29/2017 at 9:43 am

    We like to play outdoor games, like croquet or badminton.

  124. McKim says

    09/29/2017 at 8:24 am

    I like to go for walks, or ride bikes with my two grandsons.

  125. HilLesha says

    09/29/2017 at 7:28 am

    My family and I enjoy going on hikes, especially during the fall.

  126. Margaret Smith says

    09/29/2017 at 7:04 am

    We love to go fishing at a local lake. Also we enjoy hiking.

  127. kathy Persons says

    09/29/2017 at 6:53 am

    riding our bikes

  128. latanya says

    09/29/2017 at 6:48 am

    we like taking our children to the park and playing with them

  129. Richard Hicks says

    09/29/2017 at 6:19 am

    During the summer a trip to the park is always productive

  130. April says

    09/29/2017 at 5:08 am

    We like to go geocaching!

  131. Cynthia C says

    09/29/2017 at 5:02 am

    I like having backyard picnics with my nieces and taking walks in the neighborhood.

  132. Tari Lawson says

    09/29/2017 at 4:53 am

    I love to take a walk or go hiking with my kids.

  133. Michelle Hill says

    09/29/2017 at 4:09 am

    We enjoy hiking the farm with our dogs.

  134. Ann Fantom says

    09/29/2017 at 4:01 am

    We like to go on family bike rides to go outside and get some exercise

  135. Carol Cassara says

    09/29/2017 at 2:19 am

    It’s really nice to just go and spend the day with family. I’m sure you had a great time! Fishing is always a fun thing to do with the kids! It’s quite an experience! And it makes awesome memories!

  136. Kiwi says

    09/29/2017 at 1:37 am

    Fishing for kids seems fun. Unfortunately I live in the city you would have to drive pretty far out to go fishing somewhere near me.

  137. Tracy Shafer says

    09/28/2017 at 8:54 pm

    We love camping, fishing and taking walks

  138. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    09/28/2017 at 8:21 pm

    Fishing is such a great weekend activity! I am sure my family will love it here!

  139. chris v says

    09/28/2017 at 7:53 pm

    fishing for use

  140. Peter G says

    09/28/2017 at 7:43 pm

    We take hikes on the nature trail at the local park.

  141. travel blogger says

    09/28/2017 at 7:43 pm

    I will have to have my husband check out this list. He loves to bass fish, and he is always looking for new fishing spots. I love that you use the term breaking the “bass ceiling” for your girls. That is great!

  142. Pam Wattenbarger says

    09/28/2017 at 2:57 pm

    My son in law loves fishing. My husband tried to get the kids into it, but they were just awful at it. Still had fun though.

  143. brianne says

    09/28/2017 at 1:10 pm

    My kids just tried fishing this summer and loved it! I am so going to check this out!

    • Kristin says

      09/30/2017 at 9:14 am

      Fun way to relax and spend time chatting without technology.

  144. Meagan says

    09/28/2017 at 12:43 pm

    My son just got his first fishing pole. He is so excited to go fishing for the first time.

  145. Melissa Chapman says

    09/28/2017 at 11:58 am

    I have never gone fishing but people that do seem to be hooked, lol. I can see how the relaxing time with a line in the water waiting and thinking of nothing else must be great, almost like meditation.

  146. Colleen Lanin says

    09/28/2017 at 9:15 am

    We love to go fishing together. It’s a lot of fun to hang out with the family in the beauty of nature. We rarely catch anything, but that’s not the real point.

  147. Stacie @ Divine Lifestylest says

    09/28/2017 at 9:13 am

    Fishing is one of the best things you can do together as a family. Even if you don’t catch a thing, it’s still so much fun to enjoy nature and each other’s company.

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