Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Hiking the Holyland: Dodim Cave, the Ein Gedi most visitors never see
Ein Gedi reaches far beyond that one canyon. Above the crowds are quieter trails, climbing into the cliffs toward springs, ancient ruins, and pools that see only a handful of hikers a day.
Jerusalem highlights: September 25-October 1
Israel Nature and Parks Authority seeks public help after dolphin washes ashore in Tel Aviv
Oh deer: Border Police rescue a fawn being illegally held for hunting in West Bank, A-Ram
Roads and trails close due to floods in south of Israel
Strong rains and storms in Israel's South caused excessive flooding.
Northern water streams potentially contaminated, sampling finds
In a joint statement, the Health and Environmental Protection ministries issued a warning and notified local governments, who will inform residents that the streams may be dangerous.
A small bottle can create big change
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) and SodaStream launched over Sukkot a series of reusable bottles in order to raise awareness to the immense damage that disposable plastic utensils cause.
All time record of Israeli hikers set over Sukkot
A record 1.23 million Israelis visited Israel's national parks and nature reserves over Sukkot, according to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA).
Injured honey buzzard freed after treatment by Nature and Parks Authority
A honey buzzard, or pern, was likely injured in a collision while migrating through Israel to reach nesting grounds in Europe and was treated by Israel Nature and Parks Authority.
Crocodile spotted in Yarmuk River on Israel-Jordan border
The crocodile was seen in the Yarmuk River, that delineates the border between Israel and Jordan, southeast of the Kinneret. It probably escaped from nearby Hamat Gader.
Endangered wildlife in northern Israel killed in suspected poisoning
Since the 1950s, the extinction of several species in the region, particularly birds of prey, has been directly linked to the use of poisonous pesticides.
Widow of terror victim loses ring in park, strangers help her find it
Shevach lost her late husband's wedding ring while visiting the Ein Prat Nature Reserve over the weekend, and thinking she would never see it again, she took to Facebook to mourn her loss.
Six recommended camping sites across Israel
There is something to the simplicity of camping, the connection to nature, at a price tag worth every agora (relative to the high cost of hotels) that fascinates many families.
Contaminated water in northern Israel leaves authorities worried
Samples taken from the streams in the Western and Lower Galilee and the Golan on June 20 and 21 indicated that the water has been contaminated.
