50+ Ways to Explore and Enjoy Nature

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein.

Exploring nature has so many amazing benefits for adults and children. That’s why at Mommy University, we encourage our readers to get outside and explore! There are so many fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors. We all know about hiking and camping, but what else can kids do to explore nature, even their own backyard. In this post, I have listed over 50 ways families can get outside and learn more about the great outdoors!

Hike New Jersey Schooleys Mountain50+ Ways to Explore and Enjoy Nature

Go Hiking

Check out a waterfall

Place kindness rocks on a trail

Visit the beach

Ocean City, NJ BeachBuild a birdhouse and watch the birds

Build a pond

Create your own hiking trail

Have a picnic

Go fishing

Fishing BalancePlay a game like hide and go seek, I Spy, or hopscotch

Visit a local garden

Volunteer for a town clean up

Learn to surf

Explore a sunflower farm

Sunflowers

Go crabbing

Rent a jet ski

Take a peddle boat ride

Visit a state park

Hacklebarney State parkObserve weather and make a journal

Build a sandcastle

Have a BBQ

Go camping (whether it is in a tent, cabin, or RV, they all offer an amazing experience)

Sunrise at Hersheypark Camping ResortGo swimming

Use a magnifying glass to look at plants, flowers, and even bugs

Catch fireflies

Collect leaves

Visit a farm and pick your own fruit and vegetables

Strawberry Picking at Donaldson FarmsPlant a garden

Make a game of Checkers using items found in nature

Discover the forest

Build a shelter

Outdoor ShelterCollect seashells

Make a fairy garden

Admire the night sky

Go on a backyard safari

Camping is a great time to explore nature and learn various scientific concepts!

Build a treehouse

Make mudpies

Experience a treetop adventure course

Learn how to use a compass

Check out a lavender field

Hidden Spring Lavender FarmLearn how to make a fire (with supervision of course)

Climb a tree

Measure up: take a ruler or measuring tape outside to measure sticks, grass, flowers, bugs, etc. (kids can even chart or graph their results)

Make s’mores (make sure to get creative!)

s'mores at HersheyGo on a color walk

Complete an ABC scavenger hunt

Skip rocks

Enjoy a kayak tour

Make art using nature

Leaf RubbingEnjoy a bike ride on a nature trail

Go horseback riding on the beach

Explore a zoo

Go tubing down a river

Go on a scavenger hunt

Dig and Discover Scavenger Hunt

 

Enjoy a whitewater rapids adventure

Go snorkeling

Swim with dolphins

Plant a tree

Visit a nature center

Gumbo Limbo Nature CenterTell us your favorite ways to explore and enjoy nature and we will add it to the list!

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