Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Hiking the Holyland: Dodim Cave, the Ein Gedi most visitors never see
Ein Gedi reaches far beyond that one canyon. Above the crowds are quieter trails, climbing into the cliffs toward springs, ancient ruins, and pools that see only a handful of hikers a day.
Jerusalem highlights: September 25-October 1
Israel Nature and Parks Authority seeks public help after dolphin washes ashore in Tel Aviv
Oh deer: Border Police rescue a fawn being illegally held for hunting in West Bank, A-Ram
Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes
The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.
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.
Caesarea named best cultural and archaeological tourist site
These organizations worked in concert with Israel's Nature and Parks Authority and the Israel Antiquities authority to restore the city's historic sites.
Pod of Risso's dolphins spotted in Eilat
A group of approximately 10 dolphins was spotted swimming close to the water's surface by the Israeli-Egyptian border.
This ibex made himself at home at a hotel in Mitzpe Ramon
A nubian ibex entered a hotel room in Mitzpe Ramon this week, despite not having his name on the reservation.
Conservation agencies hold educational seminars at nature reserves
Government organizations will send staff members to Ein Hardalit in Nahal Kziv, Beit Yanai National Park, the Paratroopers' Grove near Palmachim and the Einot Tzukim nature reserve.
Out and about on Sukkot
The upcoming holiday week offers a plethora of activities for the whole family
Government not doing enough to stop influx of invasive species - comptroller
Looking at international agreements to preserve biological variety, the comptroller found that Israel failed to ratify several international treaties aimed at preserving the marine environment.
Endangered sandbar shark rescued from fishing net in Israeli beach
The population of sandbar sharks in the Mediterranean sea went down by a staggering 90% between 2005-2015.
White daffodils in full bloom at Golan Heights nature reserve
The Nov Meadow Nature Reserve's unique conditions make it a breeding ground for beautiful and strong-scented flowers.
