Nature
Alongside Central Park and Hyde Park: Israeli park named among the 100 best in the world
Worth a Journey ranked Ramat Hanadiv at 63rd place among the 100 best parks in the world for 2026. The only other Israeli entry, Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park, ranked lower down.
Not just landscapes: Golan Festival of flavors & experiences
Father, two sons arrested on suspicion of trapping songbirds in near-invisible nets
Discover Botmia Reservoir: The Golan’s peaceful hidden gem
Hiking in the Holy Land: Einot Petzael: The hidden oasis most Israelis don’t know about
Deep in the Jordan Valley lies Einot Petzael, a hidden reserve of clear springs, wildlife, and ancient history from Herod’s Phasaelis to biblical Ataroth, still unknown to most Israelis.
Nature without barriers: Lotem transforms outdoor experiences for people with disabilities
With wartime keeping Israelis in shelters and indoors, spending time in nature is crucial and the Lotem organization is making sure the same opportunities are there for people with disabilities.
Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US
Trump's order targeted what he called a "revisionist movement" that portrayed the United States as "inherently racist, sexist, oppressive or otherwise irredeemably flawed."
Hiking in the Holy Land: Where the women drew water
Turning back the pages of history, wells appear in the Torah from almost the beginning. As we hike, the signs of that older world are everywhere.
Israel's secret gardens where rare species on the brink of disappearance are being saved
Behind the hiking trails and pastoral landscapes, a special network of refuge gardens operates across the country, where endangered plant species are grown, researched, and returned to 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.
Six Israeli hiking trails and natural sites to reconnect with nature this Shavuot
The KKL-JNF invites Israelis to experience some of its most beautiful water hiking trails across the country.
Fall asleep beside a campfire or sleep in a bed? The new outdoor vacation
More Israelis are returning to nature, but differently than before: Between basic camping and luxury glamping, a new vacation style combines freedom, comfort and advanced outdoor equipment.
Sea turtle nesting season has launched
This month, the nesting season for sea turtles began in Israel, and volunteers have already identified the first three nests of the season, and moved them to a safe place.
Hiking the Holy Land: Solitary creatures at the edge of the wilderness
Some consider the fox to be wily and cunning. Between children’s fables and Jewish folklore, you might come away thinking this cute, fluffy creature is somehow inferior to other mammals.
