Nature

Gravity-defying coffee bar teeters above a sheer drop

Built onto the cliff face about 70 meters above sea level, the platform requires reservations and non-negotiable staff supervision.

Cliff Cafe.
Isla Pasión, Mexico.

The world’s most beautiful beaches revealed – and you won’t believe how close they are

Glamping.

The scenery alone is worth the trip: I found a European atmosphere inside Israel

Red anemones from Shokeda Forest.

South in the Heart returns: Where to explore, eat, and see stunning blooms


Oldest RNA recovered from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth rewrites decay timeline

The RNA extracted from Yuka's muscle tissue is the oldest ever found, twice as old as the previous record from a 14,300-year-old wolf skin, challenging long-held assumptions about RNA's decay rate.

Mamooth.

15,000 years ago, hunters gatherers on the Carmel lived off coastal lakes teeming with birds

The study by Dr. Amos, Prof. Weinstein-Evron, and Yeshurun analyzed bird bones from Nahal Me’arot and el-Wad caves to reveal Natufian hunting and environment.

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Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF

The endangered herb is mostly found in the Sharon and Menashe heights but exists in only small, isolated spots across the country as its population has declined since the mid-20th century.

Teucrium Procerum

A place to sit, breathe, and forget everything: KKL unveils a new iInitiative

KKL launches "Simply a Place" – natural spots with stunning views or hidden forest corners, inviting people to pause, breathe, and connect. The first opens in Begin Park, Jerusalem Hills.

"Simply a Place" space, Begin Park in the Jerusalem Hills.

The heat has broken, and our land is beautiful: Grab your shoes, water, and explore nature

Now that the heatwave is ending, it’s the perfect time to enjoy Israel’s beauty. Recommended spots: Hammath Tiberias, Gan Hashlosha, and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Gan Hashlosha National Parkץ

A perfect autumn trip: The family trail everyone’s talking about in the Golan

At the foot of Mount Hermon, 1,200m high, the 3.2 km Sa’ar Stream Trail offers waterfalls, basalt cliffs, and stunning views. Medium difficulty, ideal for autumn, families, and couples.

The Golan in Autumn.

Just before winter: The perfect vacation you must experience in the north

Galilee in Autumn: Just before winter arrives, it’s time to immerse yourself in green and enjoy a short, dreamy getaway in our northern and magical region.

Summit Trail.

Rare wolf spider not seen since 1985 rediscovered on remote nature reserve

The last recorded sighting of the spider in the UK was in the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve on the Isle of Wight in 1985.

The White-Knuckled Wolf Spider found at Newtown Nature Reserve in autumn 2025.

Arctic fossil reveals previously unknown hornless rhinoceros species

With 75% of its skeleton preserved in Devon Island’s Haughton Crater, the Miocene rhino shows the species crossed the North Atlantic land bridge much later than once thought, says lead author Fraser.

Artist's recreation of Epiatheracerium itjilik in its forested lake habitat, Devon Island.

Want to go on a trip without giving up the Sukkah? KKL has you covered

The Jewish National Fund set up 10 kosher sukkahs under rabbinical supervision in forests across Israel. Entry is free, so you can enjoy nature, a picnic, and a sukkah meal during Chol Hamoed.

KKL Sukkot Activity.