Hiking
More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided
A new study examined what happens to wildlife when new hiking trails are opened in previously inaccessible areas, finding that certain species move away from the paths or alter their activity hours.
Ein Bokek like you’ve never seen it: The wet trail almost completely empty of hikers
Hikers return to Bar Kokhba site for the first time since Oct. 7
IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot
The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape
Embark on a breathtaking hike where rocky cliffs, hidden swimming pools, and stunning views of the Dead Sea await. Discover the unexpected beauty of a landscape that’s anything but boring.
Gravity-defying coffee bar teeters above a sheer drop
Built onto the cliff face about 70 meters above sea level, the platform requires reservations and non-negotiable staff supervision.
Israeli teens find dead body on hiking trail, rescue units struggle to help
Rescue forces announced that the operation had been complex, involving a series of rope systems in a difficult environment.
Hiking in the Holy Land: The almond tree, Israel's ancient clock
Spring has not arrived, yet blossoming almonds in Israel signify the arrival of Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees, a time when some seasonal quality has shifted.
Hiking the Holy Land: Biblical secrets in Yatir Forest
In Israel, biblical history isn’t locked away in museums – it’s just there, scattered across the hillsides, waiting for anyone who takes the time to look.
In Hula Valley, a Hanukkah crane ritual connects modern families, ancient texts - opinion
Israel’s bird migrations offer a Hanukkah ritual that echoes the natural world Jeremiah once used to teach his people.
The patient hiker: Finding patience in politics, hiking, healing - opinion
Life is not a straight, flat road, but “patient hiking” is definitely worth it.
A place to sit, breathe, and forget everything: KKL unveils a new iInitiative
KKL launches "Simply a Place" – natural spots with stunning views or hidden forest corners, inviting people to pause, breathe, and connect. The first opens in Begin Park, Jerusalem Hills.
The heat has broken, and our land is beautiful: Grab your shoes, water, and explore nature
Now that the heatwave is ending, it’s the perfect time to enjoy Israel’s beauty. Recommended spots: Hammath Tiberias, Gan Hashlosha, and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.
Hiking the Holy Land: When olives disappear
The olive tree is such a fitting symbol for the Jewish people and our uncanny ability to survive, to come back, to bear fruit again, even after seasons of scarcity.
