"There is a great buzz this morning," said Rafael Naveh, CEO of the Mount Hermon site. "We have been waiting for this moment for too long, and we welcome it.
Talia Levin believes there's nothing better we can do for ourselves than head out into nature with a bottle of wine and offers some particularly worthwhile options.
On the west coast of the Sea of Galilee, or Kinneret, the large body of water provides its magic too.
KKL-JNF and volunteers in the Jerusalem Mountains are restoring the habitat of the rare Tomares nesimachus butterfly.
Over the years, many studies have shown that spending time in nature, particularly in forests, contributes to mental and physical well-being, brings joy, and helps achieve peace of mind.
While Israel might not have an array of fall foilage, parts of the Israel trail give hikers an insider's knowledge of biblical flora and fauna.
Discover the beauty of Agmon Poleg park on the Sharon coast - a hidden gem featuring a lake, walking path, wildlife, and lush lawns. Perfect for a short family trip on a Saturday morning.
While gazelle sightings in Israel are already uncommon due to their endangered status, this one is reported to be the first of its kind to be spotted.
The African desert warbler, or Curruca deserti, is a small songbird typically found in northwest Africa. This was the second known sighting in Israel, after a first in 2013.
Nearby, don’t miss the Roman stairs that were built for Hadrian Caesar, reminding you that the trail you just finished is an old Roman path from the 2nd-century period.
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