Especially For Dad – Father’s Day Gifts He Won’t Forget

For as many ways as dad is special, there are gifts to tell him so. We’ve put together a selection to make celebrating Father’s Day memorable.

Tie one on. The rugged dad, the grilling dad, and the workshop dad will all want one. Constructed of machine washable, oil-finished, antique tin cloth, Filson apron is full of utility pockets and made to fit with three adjustable neck lengths and a wrap-around waist tie.

Two are better than one. For the outdoorsman and hunter, the Brown Bear Skinner/Cleaver and the Cub Bear Caping Knife from Number Four Saint James are gorgeously, Texas-handcrafted must-haves for utility use or field dressing. Designed to accommodate even large Alaskan game, the high carbon steel blades work as skinner, cleaver, ax, caping and carver. Polished handles are made from elk or axis deer antlers. The knives were recognized by Field and Stream on their 20 Best Knives Ever Made list.

Outdoorsman or dapper gent? Both. Brackish hand-crafted, modern, yet classic, wrap-around bowties add style to special occasions or upgrade a button down shirt. The rich browns, deep purple with tan and white accented Coosaw showcases pheasant and bobwhite quail feathers. Each one-of-a-kind bowtie comes in a pine gift box.

The well-heeled Texas father will appreciate Tecovas 200-step, handmade, fit like a glove, boots. For ultimate style, choose the Wyatt’s classic cowboy shape crafted in exotic, full-quill ostrich leather with a hand-corded calfskin shaft. Time-honored techniques like lemonwood pegs and hand burnishing set these boots apart. Choose from three rich colors.

Military buff dad can drive and fire a fully functional tank at Drive Tanks on Ox Ranch, in Uvalde. He’ll have his choice of nine tanks including traditional and modern tanks from the U.S., Germany and Russia. Dad can navigate obstacles on the war zone tank course or shoot artillery. You can extend the fun with an overnight stay in the luxe barracks and enjoy award-winning chef cuisine.

Heavy-footed father? Let him drive fast! Dad can race around the track at Circuit of the Americas in Austin. A choice of an Audi or Formula One® driving experience with expert guidance on the technical circuit will provide both challenge and thrill.

For the father who loves the rod and reel, the water is calling. All Water Guides offers fly fishing guided experiences on Texas rivers including the San Marcos River, the Guadalupe River, Llano River, as well as Central Texas lakes and the Texas Coast. The Austin-based outfitter is recognized as Fly Fishing Central Texas 2016 Orvis Endorsed Guide of the Year Finalist and 2015 Orvis Endorsed Guide Service of the Year Finalist.