Israel Nature and Parks Authority

Election Day picks, programs, and discounts

Make the most of your Election Day off on October 27 by catching a movie or heading outdoors.

Kochav Hayarden National Park will offer bird migration tours, kite-making and flying workshops, and family activities.
David Stream, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Hiking the Holyland: Dodim Cave, the Ein Gedi most visitors never see

 ‘Jerusalem,’ by Dan Livni;   ‘Judean Desert’ (L) by Lera  Barshtein (see Friday).

Jerusalem highlights: September 25-October 1

Dolphin swimming in the Red Sea in Eilat, southern Israel, February 19, 2021.

Israel Nature and Parks Authority seeks public help after dolphin washes ashore in Tel Aviv


Eight dehydrated hikers rescued amid heatwave

Due to the heatwave, the National Parks Authority closed down some of the national parks in the interest of keeping trekkers safe, advising them to stay out of open areas with no shade.

 A hiker is seen being rescued in of the Nature and Park Authority reserves.

Israeli Nature and Parks Authority imposes new regulations on ivory

The NPA will prohibit all trade in ivory and products resembling ivory, such as mammoth ivory.

Two elephant ivories retrieved by the Civil Administration at the Allenby Bridge crossing in October 18, 2018

Recently appointed US Forest Service chief visits Israel

The U.S. forestry chief's tour included a visit to the memorial site for those who perished during Israel’s 2010 Carmel Fire.

KKL-JNF building in Jerusalem

Time to Renew Tu B’shevat

To those who say, "God will solve the problem” of the environment, let us remember that the first thing that God gave humankind was the power and responsibility of dominion over the world.

Springtime in Israel

Hike of the Month - Along Israel's Mediterranean coast

On these routes you will find magical picnic spots and scenic beach strips, perfect for a sunset walk.

Dor Habonim beach by Lahav Center

Hike of the Month - The Jordan River Tributaries

The Jordan River tributaries offer both "wet" and "dry" hikes.

Snir Stream

Terror 'fire falcon' found dead in national park near Gaza Strip

The common kestrel was found hanging in a tree with flammable material connected to its harness.

INPA and Gilad Gabai, July 17, 2018.

Hike of the Month - Betiha (Bet Tsayda) Valley

Water Hikes involve walking long stretches inside the stream-bed either wading or swimming.

Majrase in the Betiha Valley

Walking 1,100 kilometers in someone else's shoes

Aryeh Green has hiked the Israel Trail and now takes the reader with him.

FOR EIGHT weeks the author, Aryeh Green, walked across the State of Israel, rain or shine.

How to sweeten the new year: A plethora of family-friendly activities

The Tel Aviv Farm is inviting the public to an agricultural Rosh Hashana celebration.

Hitch a ride with a camel caravan at Kfar Hanokdim.