Gamla Reserve offers a rare combination of nature and landscape with a fascinating historical story. The vantage point overlooks a nesting colony of birds of prey, it has the Gamla Waterfall (the highest waterfall in Israel) and within a walking distance of it – at the top of the impressive river canyons – the remains […]
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Tucked within the arid expanse of the Nahal Perth (Wadi Qelt) Nature Reserve, a remarkable desert oasis emerges, characterized by its unique blend of desert landscape, flowing stream, and diverse vegetation. This haven also holds within its bounds historical remnants of human activity spanning various periods. Positioned northeast of Jerusalem, the Nahal Perth Nature Reserve
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Lavi Forest is a large pine forest that covers the basalt slopes east of the Golani Interchange, in the direction of Givat Avni. The forest has several trails suitable for the whole family, a large campground with plenty of picnic tables, a playground for children, toilets and water taps, and two smaller campgrounds. During the
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Everyone knows Nahal Amud (“Amud Stream”). This is one of the most popular hiking areas in Israel, which include lovely hiking trails suitable for everyone (including part 6 and 7 of the Israel National Trail). But have you heard of Nahal Amud Campsite? Maybe not, which is a shame. This is a nice and comfortable
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Today we will share a route along the Alexander River which starts at the Turtle Park, where we can see the soft sea turtles, continues along the river to the Samara Ruins, from where we will have a wonderful view and ends at the creek estuary at Mikhmoret beach. A route surrounded by pastoral vegetation
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Today we will present a short and pleasant trip along the beautiful HaBonim beach, which contains a long history, sunken ships and treasures, and unique shore vegetation that makes the hike special. Dor Habonim Beach Strip is a 4.5 km long beach strip that stretches from Moshav Habonim in the north to the Moshav Dor
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Mount Tzfahot hiking offers a stunning view of the Gulf of Eilat and four (!) Surrounding countries, right at the southern end of the Eilat mountains range, not far from the southern hotel complex in Eilat. The circular hiking trail on Mount Tzfahot offers a not-so-difficult day hike with spectacular views and is recommended for
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Are there deer in Israel? Yes there are! The Persian fallow deer (known as Dama Mesopotamica) is a deer species once native to all of the Middle East, but currently only living in Iran and Israel. It has been listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2008, But after a captive breeding program,
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Today we will get to know a nice 6 km long hiking trail that starts close to the Golani junction, continues parallel to the Gospel trail, and ends with a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee. Along the way, we will learn about the famous Battle of the Horns of Hattin in which Muslim
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Ein Jones (or by its other name, “Ein a-Rih”), is a hot spring surrounded by an ancient Turkish bath that its roof collapsed (and some say it was turn down by the IDF, given the fact that it served Syrian officers over the years) – something that gives it a historic vibe and special atmosphere.
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