Hiking

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.

THE ALMOND TREE has been watching over the Land of Israel for longer than we can fathom.
YATIR, NESTLED in the mountains of southern Judah, was a spiritual anchor – a place where priests lived, taught, and served.

Hiking the Holy Land: Biblical secrets in Yatir Forest

Wings beat in perfect unison, massive birds rising into the brightening sky.

In Hula Valley, a Hanukkah crane ritual connects modern families, ancient texts - opinion

HIKING KATLAV.

The patient hiker: Finding patience in politics, hiking, healing - opinion


Escaped petting zoo otter found in Galilee after biting hikers

Otters are generally very docile creatures, making otter attacks rare and unusual. The hikers were instructed to get vaccinated for rabies in case of possible infection.

Israel's otter population are facing grave endangerment.

Gently down the stream at Nahal Yehudiya

Have you spent your time in hotels and the holidays emptied your pockets? It is the perfect time to return to nature, enjoy a common family experience and create exciting memories.

Nahal Yehudiya

Woman dies while trying to reach ‘Into the Wild’ bus in Alaska

"Ms. Maikamava apparently lost her footing and her grip on the rope," he said in an email

Mount Denali in Alaska

Did You Know Hiking in the Land of the Bible is So Important?

As G-d said to Abraham, “Look from the place where thou art, northward and southward and eastward and westward, for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed forever.”

Nature, family and dog.

Israeli tour guide dies in hiking accident in Georgia

"He was a man who loved freedom."

Uri Bar died July 1 in Georgia

Tour Israel: Shavuot recreation

Since Shavuot falls in the summer, this is a great time to venture out into nature and hike alongside streams or visit swimming holes and refreshing springs.

DRESSED IN their Shavuot best in the Northern Negev.

Israel's national parks gear up for weekend tours

The Tomb of the Prophet Samuel is just one of the Israeli wonders that will see crowds this weekend.

The Tomb of Samuel of the northern edge of Jerusalem

Land before time in Hevel Yatir

"I recently drove just 90 minutes from central Israel and encountered inspirational cultures and untamed landscapes."

Hevel Yatir

Hike of the Month: Along the Golan Trail

The summer is already knocking on our door and it is getting too hot to enjoy a good hiking day in most areas. A great excuse to head to the northern tip of the Golan Heights.

Ram Pool

Five great places to hike on Independence Day

Enjoy the scenery, the land and some quality time with loved ones

Israelis hiking in the North