Israel nature

Government designates eight new forests as natural reserves along northern border

This is a broad initiative led by the ministry, as part of a national regulatory process, aimed at providing effective protection for forested areas in Israel.

HANITA FOREST
The refuge garden at Nebi Samuel Park

Israel's secret gardens where rare species on the brink of disappearance are being saved

Brown sea turtle hatchling

Sea turtle nesting season has launched

Swamp Orchid.

Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough


High-spirited hag

After we’ve finished running around in our creative costumes delivering mishloah manot to family and friends, there’s still plenty of time left to get out into nature and enjoy the blossoming springtime.

AVDAT

Nahal Tavor: The perfect winter trail

This week, I’d like to describe one of my all-time favorites: Nahal Tavor.

Nahal Tavor

Circling Mount Meron: A beautiful trail showing all angles of landscapes

A trail in the Mount Meron Nature Reserve is a 100% naturally circular trail that will take you past gorgeous groves and enchanting landscapes.

Mount Meron

Crowds flock to cities, nature on first municipal election holiday

A total of 180,000 Israelis seized the opportunity to enjoy the warm weather at the country's national parks and nature reserves.

A man rests on Tel Aviv's Rothschild Boulevard, October 30, 2018

Experience Ein Gedi

Every time I visit Ein Gedi, I’m renewed with a burst of energy as I delight in the natural desert surroundings.

REFRESH AND renew in a natural pool.

My Word: Dead Sea salt, wounds and treasures

I traveled to what is known in Hebrew as Yam Hamelah, the Salt Sea, with my son during the Sukkot vacation last week, only half joking that I wanted to see it while it still exists.

NOAM BEDEIN holds time-lapse images of the emergence of the magnificent salt structure that collapsed last month

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

Taking flight

Bird photography

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