10 Nature Activities while on Vacation

Sandcastle Competition: Challenge your family to a sandcastle-building competition on the beach. The winner gets bragging rights for the rest of the vacation (and maybe a few extra sunscreen privileges).

Shell Collecting: See who can find the most unique and interesting shells on the beach. You might even find a rare treasure like a seashell with a built-in sound system.

Mermaid Hunting: Pretend you're on a mission to find a real-life mermaid (or merman). Keep an eye out for any suspicious fins or mysterious splashes in the water.

Beach Olympics: Create your own Olympic events on the beach, like sand sprinting or frisbee discus throw. Just make sure to award the winners with some gold starfish medals.

Nature Photography: Take pictures of the beautiful landscapes and wildlife on your vacation. Who knows, you might even snap a photo of a celebrity dolphin.

Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items to find on your vacation, like a seashell with a hole in it or a palm tree with a perfect heart-shaped leaf.

Island Hopping: Take a boat or ferry to explore nearby islands and discover hidden treasures. Just make sure you don't end up on a deserted island like Tom Hanks in Cast Away.

Jungle Safari: Explore the lush jungles or forests on your vacation and see if you can spot any exotic animals like toucans or sloths. Just make sure to bring bug spray and your best Tarzan yell.

Volcano Watching: If you're lucky enough to be near a volcano, take a hike to see the bubbling lava and ash clouds. Just don't get too close, or you might end up with a new hairstyle.

Sunset Watching: End your vacation by watching a beautiful sunset with your family. Bonus points if you bring some tropical drinks and pretend you're on a deserted island (minus the whole survival thing).