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
Hiking the Holy Land: Between harvest and rain
There are vineyards as far as the eye can see, vibrant and lush, with ripening grapes hanging in bunches in shades of red and green.
Hiking the Holy Land: The land that wakes the soul
Back in Israel, walking once again through its dry hills, I turned to our tradition for insight. Was this feeling something real, or just post-vacation sentiment?
Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues
Wednesday's consumption crossed the 17,000 megawatt threshold for the first time, just a day after Israel crossed the 16,000 mark.
Field rangers reveal the trails that make their summer
In honor of International Ranger Day, Israel Nature and Parks Authority rangers share their favorite trails: Majrasa’s wet stream, Eilat’s coral reefs, and the ancient warrior’s tomb in Nahal Mekuch.
Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.
Body of missing Israeli-Ukrainian citizen found in Whistler, concluding month-long search
Rachitsky, a loving father and husband, was set to return to his home in Ofakim, but the outbreak of the war with Iran led to his flight being canceled.
Israeli father and son found dead while hiking in Austrian Alps
The two were hiking, with a second son, on the Stubai High Trail in Neustift in Tyrol's Stubai Valley when the father slipped on the wet ground, prompting his son to try and grab him.
Search ensues for missing Israeli-Ukrainian in Canada
His family told local authorities that he left around 5 pm local time on Tuesday for a hike toward Whistler’s MacLaurin’s Crossing, on a path he had taken many times during the day.
'Miracle' in Dharamsala: Missing American-Israeli hiker in India found alive after nine days
Samuel Vengrinovich walked for 9 days with a broken arm, without food or water.
Decathlon celebrates 20 years of the 2-second tent – the tent that conquered the camping world
The company is offering discounts of up to 25% on hiking and camping gear.
