Israel Nature and Parks Authority

Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority warned that water levels in streams and rivers across the country have risen following recent rainfall, and several parks are closed due to flood risk.

|ByYUVAL BAGNO, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A rainbow is seen over the Hula Nature Reserve in northern Israel following a winter rain, January 13, 2026.
Intersection of the Ketura Junction and Malakhi Junction flooded along Highway 40.

WATCH: Flash flooding causes highways to close to and from Eilat

Police updated late on Saturday that Highway 90 and the northern entrance and exit to Eilat reopened, but the section of Highway 90 between the Arava Junction and Neve Zohar remained closed.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kissufim Floor Mosaic from the 6th century CE depicts a camel carrying amphorae resembling Gazan jars found in the Negev Desert.

Negev grape revival brings ancient vineyards back to life

This is an archaeological-tourism initiative led by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, taking place as part of the Heritage Seeds Vineyard project in southern Israel.

|ByWALLA!
A monkey captured by Israel's Nature and Parks Authority on July 29, 2025

Monkey business in Ramle ends in cement factory capture as crackdown continues

The Nature and Parks Authority said the green monkeys are believed to have been released by private individuals who kept them illegally and then let them go when the responsibilities became too much.

|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS

Hike of the Month - The Jordan River Tributaries

The Jordan River tributaries offer both "wet" and "dry" hikes.

AUGUST 2, 2018ByEREZ SPEISER
Snir Stream

Terror 'fire falcon' found dead in national park near Gaza Strip

The common kestrel was found hanging in a tree with flammable material connected to its harness.

JULY 17, 2018ByJONATHAN WEBER ROSEN
INPA and Gilad Gabai, July 17, 2018.

Hike of the Month - Betiha (Bet Tsayda) Valley

Water Hikes involve walking long stretches inside the stream-bed either wading or swimming.

JULY 4, 2018ByEREZ SPEISER
Majrase in the Betiha Valley

Walking 1,100 kilometers in someone else's shoes

Aryeh Green has hiked the Israel Trail and now takes the reader with him.

MAY 24, 2018ByYAKIR FELDMAN
FOR EIGHT weeks the author, Aryeh Green, walked across the State of Israel, rain or shine.

How to sweeten the new year: A plethora of family-friendly activities

The Tel Aviv Farm is inviting the public to an agricultural Rosh Hashana celebration.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017ByMEITAL SHARABI
Hitch a ride with a camel caravan at Kfar Hanokdim.