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A milestone birthday: 80-year-old Stuart Gherman climbs Masada

To say that I am proud of Stu does not come close to the way I feel. I never doubted that he could make it to the top. He is truly a role model for our family. 

Zaydre Stu Gherman, 80, having climbed Masada.
Eyal Keren, aged 58, and his son, Omer Keren, were from Koranit in the Misgav area of northern Israel, and were found dead during a hiking trip in Austria.

Israeli father and son found dead while hiking in Austrian Alps

 65-year-old Israeli citizen Ilya Rachitsky has been missing since Tuesday, launching a search and rescue effort nearly a week ago

Search ensues for missing Israeli-Ukrainian in Canada

 India’s Dharamsala region.

Search continues for missing American immigrant to Israel in India


Crossing over to Petra

Petra is listed as one of the “new” Seven Wonders of the World.

THE THEATER and Nymphaeum are among the popular sights at Petra in Jordan’s southwestern desert

Earth Day: 160,000 people visit Israel's Nature Reserves and National Parks

Among the most prominent sites visited were the Caesarea National Parks with more than 7,000 visitors, Masada with about 4,500 visitors, The Nature and Parks Authority said.

ISRAELIS ENJOY a hike and picnic.

Hike of the Month - Gush Halav Stream

The hike starts at the center of Jish village. The village is inhabited mainly by Marnoite Catholics.

Gush Halav Stream

Take a hike: Israel by Foot launches inn-to-inn service

The inn-to-inn hikes bring visitors on self-guided tours featuring a series of bed-and-breakfast inns and including a range of support services.

Israel by Foot

Enjoy the beautiful weekend with fun activities at the national parks

With pleasant weather expected for the weekend, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority has announced a packed list of activities for the weekend.

Beit Guvrin (Israel Nature and Parks Authority)

Week of events in Israeli desert celebrates nature

"24/Nature" event held in memory of Prof. Amotz Zehavi, reknowned zoologist.

A laughingthrush lands on a birdwatcher's binoculars.

Waterfalls: white and black

Once you reach the southern tip of the Kinneret and turn onto the winding Road 98, you’ll probably want to stop at a lookout spot along the way, so you can have time to really enjoy the views.

WATERFALL (Credit: HADAR YAHAV)

Adventures at Iyon

Nahal Iyon

Hiking Nahal Hashofet

Some of the hikes near the stream are short – perfect for families looking to get out for a half-day walk.

Nahal Hashofet

In the heart of the Negev, where musicians and hikers meet

The 10-day musical journey will take hikers along the desert highlands between Sde Boker and Mitzpe Ramon before they head east to the Arava Valley.

The international group Tournee des Refuges