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Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to the Negev after three-year hiatus

Night Glow, sunrise balloon flights, fire and light shows, circus acts, camping and family activities take place Aug 13–14 at Eshkol Park in the Negev as the event returns after a break.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Hot air balloon festival.
Ein Mabua.

One of Israel's rarest springs reopens: Ein Mabua returns for the summer hiking season

Following upgrades including a new parking lot, safe access path, and renovated restrooms, the Prat Stream site reopens free with registration.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
At Ma’agan Michael Birdwatching Park.

Sunrise, migration, and birdwatching: A new site opens on the Carmel coast

Ma’agan Michael Birdwatching Park, between the Taninim River and Mediterranean, offers guided tours, bird sightings, and serves as a major stopover on the migration route.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Adventure Park at the Biblical Zoo.

Even after his passing: The zoo director's dream becomes reality

A new adventure park opened at Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo in memory of late CEO Shay Doron, fulfilling his decades-long vision with jungle-themed challenge structures for children of all ages.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF NEW MEXICO

Drop by drop, in total darkness, the beautiful rock formations slowly took shape.

JANUARY 4, 2018ByITSIK MAROM
Dunes at the White Sands National Monument,

Israeli Parks warn divers: Don’t pet the sharks

Sharks enjoy swimming in the warm water pumped into the sea by the Hadera power station, but Israeli divers are warned not to come too close.

DECEMBER 27, 2017ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Whale shark swimming in Eilat

Trump thanks Kiryat Yam mayor for naming park after him

The city announced the park would be named after the president following his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

DECEMBER 19, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he meets with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri (not pictured) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., July 25, 2017.