The shallow and mostly overgrown (65% of its surface) Lake Engure is one of those Latvian lakes which are most favoured by birds. It is a location which is governed by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, and 186 species of nesting birds have been identified there. The area is also distinguished by great botanical diversity (more than 800 kinds of plants). The coastline varies between sandy beaches and seashore meadows. There are forests, fishing villages and damp areas which ensure a great diversity in landscapes and species. The flood-land plains of the lake and the sea are grazing grounds for wild livestock – horses, blue cows, etc. Several bird-watching towers are open to visitors, as is the Orchid trail. The Centre for Ornithological Research is located on the eastern bank of Lake Engure. A unique floating house built by ornithologists is located on the lake. The territory is appropriate not just for holiday-makers, but also for hikers, bicyclists and bird-watchers. A leisure area and a small exhibition are located close to the ornithological research centre.

Богатое заливами и полуостровами озеро Цириш (находится в Циришском природном парке) украшено несколькими островами, наибольший из которых - Упурсале укрыл в листве своих деревьев городище древних латгалов – Упуркалнс. У подножья обнаружены свидетельства древних поселений и найдены черепки посуды, каменное долото и другие предметы. На берегу восточной части острова устроена лодочная пристань лодок, а вокруг острова проложена благоустроенная природная тропа.

This park is in an area which has not been affected much by humankind – sandstone cliffs, an undisturbed diversity of caves, other habitats, species and landscapes is the attractive aspect of this area. The Salaca River is one of the most important rivers in the Baltic Sea region for the spawning of salmon, and it is the second most popular river for water tourists in the Latvian region of Vidzeme. There are geological monuments which are very attractive to visitors – the Red cliffs, Skaņais Hill, the Neļķu cliff, the Velna (Devil’s) cave, etc. There are also cultural monuments such as the Livonian castle hill, the Vecsalaca baronial estate, the Livonian Museum, the Vantenberģi estate, the unique Salaca lamprey weirs, etc. Also in the park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Northern Vidzeme – the Skaņākalna park, which has a dense network of footpaths. The Salaca is also popular among fishermen. This is part of the Northern Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve.

The nature park near the town of Ogre is a popular place for leisure, hiking and, in the winter, cross-country skiing. Most of the park is covered with coniferous trees that are on a long and comparatively narrow line of hillocks with steep sides – another element of nature left behind in Latvia by the Ice Age. Many different plants can be found here. The Jaunogres castle hill is one of the most distinct hillocks in the area.

Доле является самым большим островом на Даугаве. С северо-востока его омывают быстрые воды Даугавы, а с юго-запада – спокойные и понемногу зарастающие воды бокового русла Даугавы. Острову присвоен статус природного парка (Особо охраняемая природная территория). Парк основан в 1987-м году с целью сохранения оставшегося после постройки Рижской ГЭС ландшафта острова и культурно-исторических ценностей, а также редких и охраняемых видов растений и животных. Еще одна цель образования парка – способствование просвещению и отдыху общества. Одним из известнейших объектов осмотра острова Доле является музей Даугавы, размещенный в жилом здании поместья Доле. В коллекции музея находятся ~ 13 000 различных экспонатов – свидетелей истории острова Доле и берегов Даугавы – одежда балтов и ливов, орудия труда, предметы быта. Экспозиция знакомит с историей Даугавы как значимого водного пути, а также с историей плотовщиков и транспортных средств этого пути. В парке поместья Доле размещена музейная экспозиция под открытым небом с реконструкцией заколов для миног и запруды для ловли лосося и коллекцией рыболовных снастей. Возле музея на обрывистом берегу бокового русла Даугавы находится доломитовое обнажение. На юго-востоке острова на берегу Даугавы возле хутора Бечи можно осмотреть руины замка Вецдоле.

1,8 km garā taka atrodas neparastā vietā – uz Cirīša ezera salas. Tās galvenās vērtības ir augu valsts un dzeņveidīgo putnu daudzveidība. Viens no apskates objektiem ir Upurkalns – sens pilskalns. Taka labiekārtota, izveidoti informācijas stendi, atpūtas vieta. Lai nokļūtu uz salas, no vietējiem jānomā laiva, vai jādodas ar savējo. Atrodas dabas parkā „Cirīša ezers”.

An important complex of the coastline and its sand dunes along with the mouths of three major rivers – the Lielupe, the Daugava and the Gauja. This area has ancient traditions of recreation and spa services. The territory has lovely shoreline landscapes and features one of the few coastline meadows in Latvia. The nature park includes several restricted areas – the meadows of the Lielupe estuary, Vakarbuļļi, Daugavgrīva, Vecdaugava and Ummis (see the section on “Restricted Natural Areas”). Interesting elements of nature in this area include the amphitheatre of the Garciems dunes, along with individual dunes such as the Legzdiņi dune and the so-called ski mountain dune. Visitors will be attracted by various cultural and historical monuments – fortifications on the Mangaļi peninsula, military buildings from the period of the Russian tsars all the way through the late period of the Soviet occupation, the fortress of Daugavgrīva, the Vecāķi spa with its old shoreline buildings, and the beaches at Daugavgrīva and Vecāķi. The proximity of the city of Rīga and various important recreational resources are the reason for the massive anthropogenic burden that is placed on this territory. The nature park is appropriate for active tourism (hiking, bicycling, boating, driving), distance skiing, nature and bird-watching, cultural tourism, passive leisure and educational tourism. There are nature trails at Daugavgrīva and the Rožu dunes, along with other elements of infrastructure.