Nature reserve

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.

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.
Ein Mabua.

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

HANITA FOREST

Government designates eight new forests as natural reserves along northern border

Avigail Rosenbaum Bracha, field manager of the synagogue area near Mashkof and Tabula Anasta.

1,500-year-old synagogue uncovered in Golan Heights nature reserve


Nahal David comes back to life: New trails open in Ein Gedi

Two hiking trails in Nahal David reopen after May’s flood damage in Ein Gedi. Visitors must register online in advance and follow equipment and safety guidelines.

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025

Europe struggles with over-tourism, but Estonia’s remote islands offer true peace: Ruhnu with 150 residents and ringing sand, Vormsi with Swedish heritage, and Kihnu with a matriarchal society.

Kihnu Island, Estonia

New website helps you plan a self-guided trip to northern Israel

This rich source of suggestions for family activities, hikes, and sightseeing includes details such as directions, admission fees, historical background, nearby attractions, and more.

AN AERIAL view of Ganei Huga near Beit She’an

Visiting Shuni Amphitheater? New infrastructure project to fix flooding and reduce congestion

Netivei Israel and Geochum started a project at Shuni Amphitheater entrance, with junction expansion, drainage upgrades, and lighting, expected to finish by February 2026.

 Shuni Amphitheater Junction

Israeli forces take control of nature reserve fire, dozens of hikers rescued

Magen David Adom announced that there have been no casualties in Nahal Prat.

 A fire truck responds to the fire in Nahal Prat, east of Jerusalem, April 27. 2025.

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.

Reopening Israel's North: Free admittance to several major cultural, natural sites

The campaign includes the weekend of March 28-29 and the week before Passover: April 4-10.

 THE AGAMON HULA.

Ten wild elephants die in three days at Indian Tiger Reserve, fungus-infected millet suspected

The lone surviving male elephant from the herd of thirteen is reported to be displaying distress.

 Elephants playing in the water by Martin_Heigan is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Biblical reminders along the Israel trail

While Israel might not have an array of fall foilage, parts of the Israel trail give hikers an insider's knowledge of biblical flora and fauna.

 The Iris Reserve along the Israel Trail is absolutely beautiful.

Teen discovers 1800-year-old ring engraved with goddess Athena on Mount Carmel

The artifact was examined with the assistance of Prof. Shua Amorai-Stark, an expert on ancient rings and amulets from the Kaye Academic College.

 Yair Whiteson found a Roman-era ring on a hike with his father on Mount Carmel.