Nature reserve

Over 250 Hula painted frogs released into Hula Nature Reserve

More than 250 Hula painted frogs and tadpoles, once mistakenly believed to be extinct, were released into the Hula Nature Reserve from the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo's breeding program.

|ByZIV REINSTEIN
It was believed to be extinct until 2011. Hula painted frog
The trail collapsed after a stormy winter and is now ready for hikers. The Iyon Stream trail after renovation

A decade after its destruction: The spectacular waterfall trail in the North reopens

Hikers will once again be able to enjoy a circular route overlooking Tanur Waterfall and the Hula Valley, and choose among three trails with varying levels of difficulty.

|ByZIV REINSTEIN
WHAT MAKES Ein Haniya special is that the beauty here is not only natural. It is layered. The spring emerges from a short rock-cut tunnel and flows, as it has for centuries, along a reconstructed aqueduct that carries it over a low arch and spills it into a large stone pool.

Hiking in the Holy Land: Ein Haniya, an easy water outing outside Jerusalem

A Roman fountain and Byzantine pools, hiding in plain sight on the outskirts of the capital.

|BySUSANNAH SCHILD
Ein Mabua.

One of Israel's rarest springs reopens: Ein Mabua returns for the summer hiking season

Following upgrades including a new parking lot, safe access path, and renovated restrooms, the Prat Stream site reopens free with registration.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI

Two new nature reserves await government approval

"Unfortunately, the process of declaring a nature reserve in Israel is too long and in the end both nature and man pay the price," Goldstein added.

DECEMBER 12, 2018ByCASSANDRA GOMES-HOCHBERG
Nature Reserve Tel Hazeka in the Golan Heights