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

Beaches close as Israelis flock to coast

Tens of thousands of people headed outside to enjoy the nice weather at nature reserves, national parks and hiking sites on Saturday.

JUNE 6, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
It’s handstanding room only at Israel's beaches. (Deborah Strauss)

Israel's Hula Valley offers bird watchers an unrivaled experience

A visit to the Hula Valley Nature Reserve and the new KKL visitors center lets you enjoy a bird-like flying experience and interactive attractions, alongside old-school bird watching.

FEBRUARY 22, 2020ByMORAN SNIR
Cranes get ready to sleep

Jerusalem haven for migrating birds celebrates 25th anniversary

The Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory offers a welcoming habitat for a wide range of native and migratory species.

FEBRUARY 5, 2020ByDONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS
Bird 311

Winter migration provides dazzling spectacle for birdwatchers

A number of Israeli beauty spots offer the perfect backdrop to watch the birds fly south.

NOVEMBER 15, 2019ByMEITAL SHARABI
Bathers enjoy a visit to Einot Tzukim nature reserve

Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline company to pay NIS 100 million for oil spill

On December 3, 2014, 5 million liters of oil spilled close to the town of Be’er Ora, approximately 20 km. north of Eilat, and badly damaged the Evrona Nature Reserve.

NOVEMBER 7, 2019ByTZVI JOFFRE
Members of a clean-up team work at the site of the EAPC oil spill at the Evrona desert reserve in the Arava.

150,000 set out to travel Israel's natural tourist sites - Watch

A storytelling festival in Tel Arad, the world of insects and their importance to the natural system in the Yarkon Tel Afek.

APRIL 6, 2019ByYUVAL BAGNO/MAARIV
Day of the Beetle. Photo by Tal Carmi The Nature and Parks Authority

Enjoy the beautiful weekend with fun activities at the national parks

With pleasant weather expected for the weekend, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority has announced a packed list of activities for the weekend.

MARCH 7, 2019ByTZVI JOFFRE
Beit Guvrin (Israel Nature and Parks Authority)

Tel Dan - A little piece of paradise

Photos: HADAR YAHAV and MANU GREENSPAN

MARCH 7, 2019ByMEITAL SHARABI
Tel Dan

In Pictures: Israel in bloom

The famous red poppies has come out as winter slowly morphs into spring in Israel.

FEBRUARY 12, 2019ByBEN BRESKY
Red poppies in the vicinity of the Re’im Junction, Feburary 2019

Hiking in Israeli Winter: Ein Afek

Located on the outskirts of Kiryat Bialik, Ein Afek is a wonderful place for an enjoyable Saturday morning family outing.

DECEMBER 22, 2018ByMEITAL SHARABI
Ein Afek