Israel Nature and Parks Authority

Project to make Tel Hebron’s Second Temple mikveh accessible to visitors nearly complete, INPA says

Burda added that visitors to the site will be able to learn about the bath’s significance, its place within daily life, and “momentarily experience the religious and social reality of that era.”

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Aerial photo of Tel Hebron's Second Temple period mikvah, April 30, 2026.
Manta ray spotted in Eilat Bay, April 21, 2026.

'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay

Manta rays are cartilage fish that can reach an impressive wingspan of about seven meters, and despite their impressive size, are known as "gentle giants" and are not dangerous to humans. 

|ByZIV REINSTEIN
Swamp Orchid.

Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough

New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat. 

|ByBATYA COHEN
Some of the bags seized, including the Gundelia tournefortii - which is in danger of extinction due to over-harvesting.

Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan

In a separate operation in the Menashe region, an Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector seized additional sacks containing approximately 6 kilograms of akoub and about 25 kilograms of hyssop.

|ByELI ASHKENAZI

Hike of the Month - The Jordan River Tributaries

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

AUGUST 2, 2018ByEREZ SPEISER
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.

JULY 17, 2018ByJONATHAN WEBER ROSEN
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.

JULY 4, 2018ByEREZ SPEISER
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.

MAY 24, 2018ByYAKIR FELDMAN
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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017ByMEITAL SHARABI
Hitch a ride with a camel caravan at Kfar Hanokdim.