Hiking

Passover and Song of Songs: What spring teaches us about freedom

HIKING THE HOLYLAND: Israel's hiking trails are quieter than they used to be. And yet – spring does not wait.

IT IS no accident that Song of Songs is read every Passover. The book is saturated with an explosive, summoning, and impossible to resist spring – an explosion of energy and new life
The stunning newly-active Neolog synagogue in Trencin.

From Alpine adventures to deep history: Exploring Slovakia’s high tatras

ISRAEL’S DESERTS are the opposite of boring. From the dramatic cliffs of the Judean Desert to the vast craters of the Negev and all the way south to the Red Sea shores of Eilat, the natural terrain here is as varied and striking as anything in the country’s lush North.

The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape

Cliff Cafe.

Gravity-defying coffee bar teeters above a sheer drop


Tour Israel: Healthy hikes in Nahal Ashalim

The area surrounding Nahal Ashalim is full of magnificent rock canyons, breathtaking views and an impressive waterfall. After a winter full of rain like we had this year, the stream is still gushing.

Nahal Ashalim

Eight dehydrated hikers rescued amid heatwave

Due to the heatwave, the National Parks Authority closed down some of the national parks in the interest of keeping trekkers safe, advising them to stay out of open areas with no shade.

 A hiker is seen being rescued in of the Nature and Park Authority reserves.

A winter full of hiking

Wander during winter season and enjoy seeing the landscape adorning itself afresh. Should you be lovers of rain showers and not easily intimidated by puddles, here are a few ideas for the winter.

ENVELOPED IN a cave in Beit Guvrin.

A path to the Finger Cave

There are countless options for a sunny weekend walk around the country. With hopes of making the most of the fine weather, we offer you a circular walk best suited for experienced families.

Hiking in the Negev

New IDF rescue report disclosed in American hiker death case

Police failed to get report before closing file

A BREATHTAKING view of the Dead Sea and the Judean Desert can be seen while guided jeep tour with Te’ima Mehamidbar

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