Hiking

From hitchhiking to hot springs: Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel

Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel, where crater lakes, thermal pools, sulfur steam, and old travel habits test their bond 30 years later.

JUNE 27, 2026|ByILANA SRAIER-PHILLIPS

THE VOLCANIC crater lakes of Sete Cidades are among São Miguel’s most iconic landscapes. Ever-changing weather and light made each visit different.

LIKE MOST beautiful places in this country, Einot Petzael sits on top of a much older story.

Hiking in the Holy Land: Einot Petzael: The hidden oasis most Israelis don’t know about

Deep in the Jordan Valley lies Einot Petzael, a hidden reserve of clear springs, wildlife, and ancient history from Herod’s Phasaelis to biblical Ataroth, still unknown to most Israelis.

JUNE 20, 2026|BySUSANNAH SCHILD

NATURE VISIT with Ilan organization families.

Nature without barriers: Lotem transforms outdoor experiences for people with disabilities

With wartime keeping Israelis in shelters and indoors, spending time in nature is crucial and the Lotem organization is making sure the same opportunities are there for people with disabilities.

JUNE 20, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

HERE IN Israel, wells and cisterns are everywhere – set into hillsides, hidden under fig trees, tucked behind stone walls in ancient agricultural terraces. Sometimes you can see them. More often you walk right past.

Hiking in the Holy Land: Where the women drew water

Turning back the pages of history, wells appear in the Torah from almost the beginning. As we hike, the signs of that older world are everywhere.

JUNE 6, 2026|BySUSANNAH SCHILD

Hikers worldwide believe to see ghosts, find natural optical illusion

This natural phenomenon has had people seeking more answers to this visual effect.

MAY 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Agamon Hefer - Israel's forgotten lake

Many have heard of Agamon HaHula, but there is another lake in the Sharon region just south of Kibbutz Ein Hahoresh.

MAY 14, 2023ByITSIK MAROM

Israel's hikes ranked among top nature walks worldwide

Israel's Ein Gedi hike ranked higher on Explore!'s list than Nepal's world-renowned Annapurna circuit.

MAY 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A MAN STANDS beneath a waterfall at Nahal David in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve area, near the Dead Sea.

The allure of the milk thistle - opinion

Milk thistles, beautiful to look at, poisonous to eat.

APRIL 16, 2023ByITSIK MAROM

Climber's body found well-preserved after vanishing 42 years ago

Altamirano was on a hiking trip with her sister and her boyfriend when she wandered into a hard-to-access area and fell into a crevasse.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS

Mount Mercedario, the 8th highest peak of the Andes.

Israel in the fall: Must-see autumn nature hikes

Below, you’ll find some great options for outings this fall, which are a wonderful way to explore our glorious country.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022ByMEITAL SHARABI

Ancient biblical and historical texts come alive through hiking

We wish you exciting explorations and discoveries on your journeys in the land of Israel with your Tanach and ancient history books in hand.

OCTOBER 30, 2022ByHESHIE , ROOKIE BILLET

THE WRITERS visit the Hasmonean Palace excavations in Jericho

What are the best water hikes in Israel?

Below, you will find a few suggestions for the best water hikes all over the country - something perfect for a hot summer day.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022ByMEITAL SHARABI

Why I always choose to vacation in Israel -opinion

Although practically, most rabbis allow vacation travel outside of Israel, the message our rabbis have taught is clear; every moment in Israel is precious.

AUGUST 21, 2022ByURI PILICHOWSKI

BOATING ON Lake Kinneret: Israel isn’t only a place of history; it is a land of fun and recreation as well

This oleh retired in Israel and began leading a Jerusalem hiking club

Physician, hiker and history buff, Arnold Slyper has found his niche - sever niches, actually - in Israel: Hiking.

AUGUST 13, 2022ByJORDANA BENAMI