Arava
Collection of 7,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered under sand dunes in southern Israel
The eggs were discovered near the remains of a campfire believed to have been connected to prehistoric desert nomads who collected, cooked, and ate the eggs at the site.
Chefs in the greenhouse: The Arava becomes Israel’s culinary capital for the weekend
Suspected terror infiltration determined false alarm, was Jordanian Border Police operation
Celebrating life at Israel’s luxurious desert retreat - opinion
Southern Arava: More sights to see in the desert
This week’s column will continue to cover places there where Israelis created attractions that showcase the desert’s natural beauty and uncommon features.
The southern Arava: A revival of tourism in Israel
This week I focus on one of my favorite parts of the desert region of our country: the southern Arava in the Eilot Regional Council.
Southern Arava offers wide variety of activities and attractions
The Arava runs adjacent to the Jordanian border from Eilat northward.
The Arava Film Festival opens in Israel
The Arava International Film Festival features the best of recent international and Israeli cinema, as well as classics.
Israel is about to see some meteor showers - here's where
Take advantage of the times and go watch a meteor shower. The Jerusalem Post Magazine offers a list of the best locations to camp out and see it.
In the desert, you can be a paramedic, fireman, solider and cop at once
A Jewish National Fund-USA project set up essential emergency assistance in the Arava desert.
Plague of pests: Lots of locusts swarm Israel's South - watch
Regardless of their legendary reputations and the sheer size and numbers of the current swarm, the locusts pose no danger to humans or animals whatsoever.
Vacation: Visiting Israel's Arava region
If you’d like to learn more about the region’s prosperous agricultural activity, the best place to start is at the Vidor Center.
4-year-old airlifted to hospital after crocodile bite in southern Israel
"I heard screams - I went over and his hand looked like it had been torn off," the mother said.
Employees of EAPC may be indicted for involvement in 2014 oil spill
The incident took place on December 3, 2014, during the construction of the Ramon Airport north of Eilat, which required diverting a section of the Eilat-Ashkelon oil pipeline.
