Hiking
More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided
A new study examined what happens to wildlife when new hiking trails are opened in previously inaccessible areas, finding that certain species move away from the paths or alter their activity hours.
Ein Bokek like you’ve never seen it: The wet trail almost completely empty of hikers
Hikers return to Bar Kokhba site for the first time since Oct. 7
IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot
American dead hiker’s family won NIS 2.7 m., but did the Israeli court really dig in?
The court said it dismissed disputed aspects of the students’ narratives since there was no way to reconcile contradictions, they had clearly influenced each other, and because of inconsistencies.
Hiking in the holy land: adding meaning to biblical produce
Living and hiking in Israel, biblical produce takes on a much larger meaning. biblical bounty adorns even the simplest outdoor landscape, bringing pictures of the past into a new light.
Remains found in California mountains where actor Julian Sands went missing
Hikers in California have discovered human remains in the area of California where Hollywood actor Julian Sands disappeared earlier this year.
Solving biblical mysteries and hiking the holy land
It was only years later when I moved to Israel as an adult that I finally began to understand what biblical spelunking was all about.
Hikers worldwide believe to see ghosts, find natural optical illusion
This natural phenomenon has had people seeking more answers to this visual effect.
Agamon Hefer - Israel's forgotten lake
Many have heard of Agamon HaHula, but there is another lake in the Sharon region just south of Kibbutz Ein Hahoresh.
Israel's hikes ranked among top nature walks worldwide
Israel's Ein Gedi hike ranked higher on Explore!'s list than Nepal's world-renowned Annapurna circuit.
The allure of the milk thistle - opinion
Milk thistles, beautiful to look at, poisonous to eat.
Climber's body found well-preserved after vanishing 42 years ago
Altamirano was on a hiking trip with her sister and her boyfriend when she wandered into a hard-to-access area and fell into a crevasse.
Israel in the fall: Must-see autumn nature hikes
Below, you’ll find some great options for outings this fall, which are a wonderful way to explore our glorious country.
