Nature

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.

The refuge garden at Nebi Samuel Park
Gofra Beach’s mineral-rich sulfur spring reopened in mid-May after being revealed by the lowering of the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water line.

Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six years

Nahal HaShofet.

Six Israeli hiking trails and natural sites to reconnect with nature this Shavuot

Camping in Nature.

Fall asleep beside a campfire or sleep in a bed? The new outdoor vacation


NIS 3 million will revive Nahal Rakat, connecting Tiberias to the Sea of Galilee

Tiberias Municipality, ILA, and the Drainage Authority are building a new promenade through Nahal Rakat, linking the city’s new neighborhoods to the Sea of Galilee with trails and seating.

Nahal Rakat and its banks before the rehabilitation works

Guardians of Colorado: How land and river teach us to heal

Farming here doesn’t pay the bills; it feeds something older. It’s about self-sustenance and standing guard so the land might heal.

TOWERING RED ROCK formations in the Garden of the Gods stand majestically against the backdrop of Colorado Springs’ peaks.

Ancient DNA Reveals Mastodons Were Shaped by Ice Age Climate Swings

New genetic evidence uncovers repeated waves of dispersal and surprising diversity among North America’s Ice Age giants.

An adult mastodon consuming a spruce branch set against a backdrop illustrating their cyclical continental migrations linked to climate fluctuations.

Hiking the Holy Land: The land that wakes the soul

Back in Israel, walking once again through its dry hills, I turned to our tradition for insight. Was this feeling something real, or just post-vacation sentiment?

Walking in the Judean Hills, it’s clear that the end of summer has descended upon the Land of Israel.

'Palm-sized predator' with outsized teeth rewrites lizard origins

Scientists used the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility to X-ray the tiny fossil and reveal high-resolution details.

An illustration of the newly discovered lizard ancestor.

Why does everyone only go to hotels? Unmissable attractions at the Dead Sea

Beyond mud masks and hotels: Surreal salt mushrooms, the love spring, unique birdwatching, and homemade desert cuisine – the complete guide to hidden trips at the Dead Sea.

Dead Sea

Two weeks in paradise: Breathtaking landscapes and colors in the magical Kyrgyzstan

Snowy mountains, arid deserts, thousands of shades of green, and magnificent lakes. And horses – everywhere there are horses. A travel journal to the magical destination – Kyrgyzstan.

Cabins in Kyrgyzstan

Skyfall: How Storms Killed Baby Pterosaurs and Shaped a Fossil Treasure Trove

New study shows neonatal pterosaurs in Germany’s Solnhofen limestone died in violent storms, explaining why tiny specimens dominate the fossil record.

An artist’s impression of a tiny Pterodactylus hatchling struggling against a raging tropical storm, inspired by fossil discoveries.

Summer vacation is over, but Rosh Hashanah is coming – the best sites for a family trip

Summer vacation is over, but family trips don’t have to end. As autumn approaches, here’s a list of places where even grandparents can enjoy a fun outing with the grandchildren.

Tourists

The Amazon’s Lost City Left Hidden Footprints in Today’s Forests, Study Shows

Sediment analysis from Lake Cormorán shows pre-Columbian maize cultivation and forest management continue to influence modern vegetation patterns.

Upano valley.