If you wish to start exploring nature through recreations that do not involve too much effort and may not know what to do, or rather, may want to convince a loved one to engage in such type of hobby, we are to help. Not all nature encounters activities require hiking for long hours, walking on hills, having biking skills, being ready at dawn or camping during a weekend. That is right—beginners can spend quality time with nature to see its gifts while engaging in simple recreations. Below we share examples of these.

Simple Nature Encounters Activities for Beginners

1) Walking on Boardwalks or Paved Paths along the Coastline

Beautiful ocean views, neighboring plants, and even birds may be seen at these sites. As examples, we share images in this article’s photo gallery, of the following: (a) the Atlantic Ocean and rainbow scenery seen while on a pathway in the Municipality of Cataño, (b) a series of boats surrounded by the Caribbean Sea close to a walkway in the Municipality of Vieques, and (c) clouds reflected on Caribbean crystalline waters seen while on a boardwalk in a nature reserve in the Municipality of Salinas, all on the island of Puerto Rico.

2) Visiting Lighthouses

While in a lighthouse area, nature’s decor next to the lighthouse or a bird’s-eye view from the top of the structure may be appreciated. As you browse this article’s photo gallery, you can see images of the scenery near Arecibo Lighthouse “Los Morrillos” in the Municipality of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, as an example of the landscape and ocean view near a lighthouse.

3) Taking a Road Trip for the Day

During the journey, mountain scenery might be admired from far away. Also, driving on forest routes enables a closer look at abundant trees and the search for distinctive flowers. Making stops during the trip allows staring at waterfalls, rivers and streams and listening to the sounds of water flow and the melody of birds’ songs (if lucky). As example, we share a picture showing the beauty appreciated during a forest road trip in the Municipality of Río Grande, Puerto Rico.

Witnessing the magic of nature can be easy for nature encounters beginners, whether they are travelers or local tourists. After planning and arriving at the selected site, let Mother Earth do the rest.