It’s Friday so let’s all daydream… which would you rather do and why?

  • Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    13·
    8 days ago

    Forests are much more fun IMO. There’s always so much to see and experience. Bring binoculars with you, and you can try identifying birds. If you’re into botany, there’s no shortage of plants to explore. If chilling is your thing, find the nearest fireplace. If there’s a lake or a pond, you could combine that with swimming too. Bring a fishing rod, and you’ll have a chance to get some food.

  • Mac@mander.xyzEnglish
    13·
    8 days ago

    Forest hike.

    I’m not super into chilling in that way and the sun hates me. I enjoy hiking much more.
    Of course, there are variables that affect the decision here but in general: forest hike.

    Edit: bunch of hiking buds in here! Love it.

  • Peasley@lemmy.world
    English
    9·
    8 days ago

    I’d prefer the forest. I love learning about local flora, and take tons of plant photos on my hikes. At least in my area, beaches are dominated by 1-3 invasive species, while forests mostly have intact native species diversity.

    I’m sure if i were into birds i’d have a different answer.

    • Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      4·
      8 days ago

      I’m into birds, and I prefer the forest too! Warblers don’t hang out at the beach, and down the path of seagull identification lies terror…

      • Peasley@lemmy.world
        English
        2·
        8 days ago

        I agree about the seagulls! They all look the same to me but there are apparently 2-4 species in my area depending on the season

  • Wahots@pawb.socialEnglish
    5·
    8 days ago

    Depends on the temperature! Right now, hiking sounds preferable since it’s about 10c here during the day. On a hot day, the beach sounds nice :)

  • Coelacanth@feddit.nuEnglish
    5·
    8 days ago

    I need more details! Is it a sandy beach or cliffs? Is it secluded or populated? Is it tropical or temperate?

      • Coelacanth@feddit.nuEnglish
        3·
        8 days ago

        In that case I’d rather not! 😅

        I don’t really like people looking at me, and I don’t like the noise and clamor of families with children. I guess I’m a bit of a miserable misanthrope at my core. Those crowded typical beaches have never really appealed to me. Give me some secluded cliffs by a forest lake though and we can have a conversation.

  • ExtraMedicated@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    8 days ago

    I’m lazy and tend to sit around a lot. That said, I’d still take woods over beach any day. I got my camera and telephoto lens for wildlife photos, walking in the shade at a comfortable pace… That’s a good way to spend a couple hours.

  • CouncilOfFriends@slrpnk.netEnglish
    4·
    8 days ago

    From the comments and my experience being among vegetation versus getting sand everywhere, it’s clear that we all came from the trees. To fully self-actualize we must all return to monke.

  • Skua@kbin.earth
    4·
    8 days ago

    There’s a forest with a beach near me, I don’t need to choose!

    I prefer the forest, although I think that it’s at least partly down to me preferring hiking. There are some beaches not too far from me with interesting caves and rock formations, and I like visiting them

      • Skua@kbin.earth
        3·
        8 days ago

        They’re just aesthetically pleasing to me, I suppose. I like a bit of naturally dramatic scenery. There are some interesting stories attached to couple of them too, like caves that were used as hideouts for smugglers. Some are stable and climbable enough that you can use them to get a good viewpoint over the others

  • GreyShuck@feddit.ukEnglish
    3·
    8 days ago

    Beach with other people? Nope. No interest at all.

    Deserted beach, where you can roam, explore cliffs and rockpools and so on? Well, they have an atmosphere, so maybe sometime.

    Forest? Yes, definitely. Hiking will take you away from anyone else, and there will be plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting one way or another.

  • Ada@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    3·
    8 days ago

    Honestly, either. Better photography opportunities in a forest (more birds), but a beach let’s me bring out the drone and soak up some heat