85 Captions and Quotes for Your Nature-Themed Instagram Posts

Whether you're embarking on a quick scenic hike or camping off the grid for a week, the aim might be to disconnect and put your phone down. However, it's tough to stay offline when the views are so Instagram-worthy. While we can't solve your weak Wi-Fi issues or that steep ascent, we can help you discover the ideal captions for those nature photos you capture during your adventures. Your followers will appreciate these motivational, relatable, and humorous nature quotes — so choose one for your next post and watch the likes come in.

Browse through some of our top suggestions below to spend more time enjoying nature's beauty and less time pondering what to say. That way, when your Wi-Fi returns, you can credit us for your most-liked nature shots ever.

Top Nature Captions

Chasing waterfalls

Enjoying some good, clean fun in the mud

Every peak reached, every valley explored *insert mountain emoji*

Another day, another breathtaking sunrise

Psithurism: the whisper of wind through the trees *insert wind and falling leaves emoji*

The panorama from the summit *insert mountain emoji*

Answering the call of the wild!

As liberated as a bird *insert bird emoji*

Where the wild things roam

(For your picnic) Dining under the open sky

On cloud nine!

When life hands you mountains, lace up your boots and hike *insert mountain emoji*

A wandering stone gathers no moss

Forest immersion *insert tree and bathtub emoji*

The early bird snags the worm

The finest view is earned after the toughest climb

Young, wild, and carefree

Twinkling stars and glowing fireflies

The vast, untamed beyond

Catch me under the trees *insert tree emoji*

(For autumn) Crisp breezes and falling leaves

Nature's child

Hilarious Nature Captions for Instagram

Reaching new heights *insert tree emoji*

In a great mood, nature style

On cloud nine *insert cloud emoji*

Campfire hair, no worries

Rocks are amazing

Natural jungle > urban jungle

Returning to my roots *insert tree emoji*

Allowing nature to unfold

Settling down here for a bit *insert seedling emoji*

Glamping is my top pastime

Off to the mountains

I’m cheering for you! *insert a plant emoji*

Treat yourself to some tree time *insert tree emoji*

The birds and the blooms *insert bee emoji*

(For autumn leaves) Letting go *insert falling leaves emoji*

Paths before pints, trees before tastings *insert beer and wine emoji*

Bloom power

Kissed by the sun *insert sun and lips emoji*

Wandered through nature and discovered myself

You bloom, girl *insert flower emojis*

(For breathtaking views or rock climbing) Living life on the edge

Captions Celebrating Nature's Beauty

From ocean to ocean

Always choose the picturesque path

Paradise on earth

Twinkling stars above *insert star emoji*

Majestic purple mountains *insert mountain emoji*

Heavenly skies and solid ground *insert world emoji*

Rays of sunshine and blooms

Just another day in paradise

Stunning beyond imagination *insert leaf emoji*

Opting for the scenic route home

(For your nighttime shots) Starry Friday nights *insert star emoji*

#Noeditingrequired

It seems the grass isn't always lush on the other side *insert seedling emoji*

The earth's poetry is eternal

Nature's flaws are truly perfect

In such a stunning world, boredom is not an option

Top Nature Quotes

"From the Golden State to the shores of New York, this land belongs to all of us." — Woody Guthrie

"The sunshine on my shoulders brings me joy." — John Denver

"If the sight of blue skies brings you happiness, celebrate, for your spirit is alive." — Eleonora Duse

"Spring is nature's invitation to celebrate!" — Robin Williams

"Bask in the sunlight, swim in the ocean, and inhale the fresh air." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The ocean, once it enchants you, keeps you wrapped in its magic forever." — Jacques-Yves Cousteau

"In a forest, two paths emerged, and I chose the one less taken." — Robert Frost

"The mountains are beckoning, and I must answer the call." — John Muir

"A butterfly measures not by months, but by moments, and has all the time it needs." — Rabindranath Tagore

"The compassion for all living beings is humanity's most noble quality." — Charles Darwin

“Sunsets remind us that endings can be stunning as well.” — Beau Taplin

"If you were to protect the canyons from the storms, you'd miss the true beauty of their sculpted forms." — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

"Always face the sunshine, and the shadows will linger behind you." — Walt Whitman 

"There is no true beauty without a touch of peculiarity." — Edgar Allan Poe

"All the trees shed their leaves without a hint of worry." — Donald Miller

"In the spring, by day's end, you should carry the scent of the earth." — Margaret Atwood

"I cherish this spot and could easily spend my time here." — William Shakespeare

"The earth expresses joy through its flowers." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

"In exploring nature, you find yourself." — Maxime Lagacé

"I strolled through the woods and emerged taller than the trees." — Henry David Thoreau

"Ditch the roads; embrace the paths." — Pythagoras

"The earth is our shared heritage." — Wendell Berry

"If you have a true affection for nature, beauty will surround you everywhere." — Vincent Van Gogh

"Life thrives there, older than the trees, yet younger than the mountains, flowing like a gentle breeze. Country roads, bring me back home." — John Denver

"Match your rhythm to nature's. Her wisdom lies in patience." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

"All wonderful things are untamed and liberated." — Henry David Thoreau