Nature

15 kilometers of the spirit of heroism: A new bike singletrack in the heights of Pitchat Nitzana

A new bike singletrack in Ramat HaNegev, inaugurated in memory of the late Yiftach Gorny. A 15 km circular route with flowing riding, scenic viewpoints, and stories of regional heroism.

Yiftach Singletrack – Named after Yiftach Gurni.
Carmey Avdat Winery.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Tavlin Distillery.

Culinary experience, art, and nature: 24 hours of escaping routine in Mateh Yehuda

YATIR, NESTLED in the mountains of southern Judah, was a spiritual anchor – a place where priests lived, taught, and served.

Hiking the Holy Land: Biblical secrets in Yatir Forest


Hebrew Language Academy renames orange butterfly to honor Ariel Bibas

This specific butterfly was chosen to honor Ariel not just for its orange wings, but because Ariel is one of Jerusalem’s 70 names, the academy explained. 

 Kfir and Ariel Bibas, who were murdered in captivity by Hamas in November 2023.

Researchers discover ancient giant tree species in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains

Some Tessmannia princeps trees may be up to 3,000 years old due to their extremely slow growth.

 Researchers discover ancient giant tree species in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains.

Chimpanzees engineer tools by selecting flexible plants for termite fishing

Researchers find wild chimpanzees prefer plants 2.75 times more flexible, indicating sophisticated understanding of material properties.

 A Gombe chimpanzee using a termite fishing tool to fish termites.

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.

During the spring, the flower Italia Valeriana to grow in Mount Carmel, Galilee, Jerusalem Hills

The name itself, Italia Valeriana, suggests that it does not grow only in Israel but also in Eastern Mediterranean countries such as Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey.

 The Italia Valeriana flower is expected to grow in areas including Mount Carmel, Mount Gilboa, the Galilee, and the Jerusalem Hills.

The family as an anchor: 3 special destinations for Family Day in Israel

The Government Tourism Company offers family-friendly tours at heritage sites, blending history, experiences, and quality time.


Discover this week's rare natural treasure – a perfect family trip!

Celebrate Family Day with a magical trip in the Sharon: Winter ponds, a rare flower, a tractor museum, ice skating, and gourmet dining—just 20 minutes from the center!

 Family Day in the heart of the Sharon: Rare attractions and blossoms

Rescued crane returns to the wild just in time for migration

While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.

 A crane that was found injured in the Galilee was released back into the wild.

Ultrasound performed on sandbar shark reveals advanced pregnancy stage in historic Israeli first

The waters off Hadera serve as a seasonal aggregation site for sharks, though the precise reasons remain under investigation.

Dusky Shark swiming in the sea

The harmony of spring: Even during war, Israel is covered in wildflowers as winter ends - opinion

Israel boasts a wide variety of ecological systems: deserts and marshes, high mountains, dense forests, and open fields with wildflowers to suit each habitat.

 Wildflowers are seen flourishing in the Hermon.