Nature

Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six years

The last time the spring was accessible was in 2020, before rainy conditions caused the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water level to swell and underwater pebbles blocked the spring’s flow.

Gofra Beach’s mineral-rich sulfur spring reopened in mid-May after being revealed by the lowering of the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water line.
Nahal HaShofet.

Six Israeli hiking trails and natural sites to reconnect with nature this Shavuot

Camping in Nature.

Fall asleep beside a campfire or sleep in a bed? The new outdoor vacation

Brown sea turtle hatchling

Sea turtle nesting season has launched


Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority bans igniting fires in open areas for ten days

The Fire and Rescue Authority statement comes just over a week after the major fires that broke out at the Judean Hills.

Israel Fire and Rescue Authority operating at the site of a car explosion in Kfar Saba on March 8, 2025.

Heroes' journey: Memorial sites that blend nature, landscape, and stories of heroism

From north to south: Sites, lookouts, memorials, and trails established in memory of Israel’s fallen soldiers.

 The Wet Trail

Galilion Hotel introduces ‘Summer Camp’ program to beckon families back to North

The Summer Camp will present a spectrum of summer activities for all ages. Children will embark on an imaginative global journey, including off-site visits to attractions in northern Israel.

THE GALILION Hotel’s ‘Summer Camp.

Atlantis Mountain's hidden fortress: A glimpse into Earth's undersea Lost City

Scientists warn, "Any plume or discharge caused by mining could easily enter the extraordinary habitat," highlighting the risks posed by deep-sea mining to the Lost City.

 Atlantis Mountain's hidden fortress: A glimpse into Earth's undersea Lost City.

Massive wildfire destroys nature reserve, two years after restoration project

Massive wildfire destroys nature reserve, two years after restoration project

 Fire in Yavne, April 22, 2025.

25,000-year-old elephant ancestor found in Chandrapur

Along with the fossils, paleolithic tools were also found at the site, indicating that early humans lived with these giant elephants and perhaps hunted them.

 25,000-year-old elephant ancestor found in Chandrapur. Illustration.

With transition to springtime, Israel can expect to see more of the fiery copper butterfly

Springtime brings blossoms to Israel, and these attract butterflies. One of the most common species that we can find almost everywhere is the little Fiery Copper butterfly.

 With transition to springtime, Israel can expect to see more of the fiery copper butterfly.

KKL-JNF parks draw 1.5 million visitors over Passover despite security concerns

"It’s moving to see how the people of Israel continue to choose nature and connect to their roots," said KKL-JNF chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski.

 More than 1.5 million people visited forests and parks across Israel managed by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) during the Passover holiday.

Masters of camouflage: Rare sighting of frogfish spotted in Gulf of Eilat

An unusual sighting of an Antennariidae, or more commonly known as a frogfish, was reported on Saturday in the Gulf of Eilat.

 Antennarius pictus - Painted FrogFish

At least 50 hippos die from anthrax in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

Residents warned to avoid wild animals and boil water amid anthrax outbreak.

 Hippopotamus resting in the Zambezi River.