Nature reserve

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.

Ein Mabua.
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Government designates eight new forests as natural reserves along northern border

Avigail Rosenbaum Bracha, field manager of the synagogue area near Mashkof and Tabula Anasta.

1,500-year-old synagogue uncovered in Golan Heights nature reserve

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Nahal David comes back to life: New trails open in Ein Gedi


Fat Bear Week 2022: Who is getting extra fluffy for winter?

Only the chunkiest bear will come out on top. Which will it be? Vote now at the Katmai National Parks website!

 Grazer and her cubs in early summer, before they put on their hibernation weight.

Brain-eating amoeba likely killed child in Nebraska

Further tests are being conducted to confirm that the amoeba involved was, in fact, Naegleria Fowleri. 

 Naegleria fowleri, also known as the "brain-eating" amoeba

Exploring the biblical ruins of Tel Lachish

Tel Lachish was known as an important fortified city that was second only to Jerusalem in the Kingdom of Judea. 

  Tel Lachish, the biblical site that is located right beside Moshav Lachish.

White daffodils in full bloom at Golan Heights nature reserve

The Nov Meadow Nature Reserve's unique conditions make it a breeding ground for beautiful and strong-scented flowers.

 White daffodils at the Nov Meadow Nature Reserve

Galilee Bedouin accuse National Park Authority of discrimination

The National Parks Authority is planning a nature reserve on land that the Bedouin have used to graze their livestock since Ottoman times.

 View of the Bedouin village Arab al-Aramshe in Israel's Western Galilee, situated south of the Lebanese border, not far from the Mediterranean coast.

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.

Yael Shevach is seen speaking at Tuesday night's outpost rally in Jerusalem.

EU funds unapproved Palestinian school in Jordan Valley nature reserve

The school was built in an Area C nature preserve without building permits from the IDF or the Israeli government.

Palestinian school built in the Barak Nature Preserve in Area C of the West Bank.

Beaches close as Israelis flock to coast

Tens of thousands of people headed outside to enjoy the nice weather at nature reserves, national parks and hiking sites on Saturday.

It’s handstanding room only at Israel's beaches. (Deborah Strauss)

Israel's Hula Valley offers bird watchers an unrivaled experience

A visit to the Hula Valley Nature Reserve and the new KKL visitors center lets you enjoy a bird-like flying experience and interactive attractions, alongside old-school bird watching.

Cranes get ready to sleep

Jerusalem haven for migrating birds celebrates 25th anniversary

The Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory offers a welcoming habitat for a wide range of native and migratory species.

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