Nature

Fall asleep beside a campfire or sleep in a bed? The new outdoor vacation

More Israelis are returning to nature, but differently than before: Between basic camping and luxury glamping, a new vacation style combines freedom, comfort and advanced outdoor equipment.

Camping in Nature.
Brown sea turtle hatchling

Sea turtle nesting season has launched

THE RISING SUN, the scent of spring flowers on the breeze, the quiet. No matter how dark it still is, no matter how tired I am, I find myself drawn out the door before the rest of the world is awake.

Hiking the Holy Land: Solitary creatures at the edge of the wilderness

Swimming in the sinkholes. Part of an immersive sunrise excursion, a mineral dip in the freshwater sinkholes offers a restorative and wild experience on the rugged northern shores.

The 35-minute miracle: Inside Jerusalem’s best-kept Dead Sea escape


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.

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

Two hiking trails in Nahal David reopen after May’s flood damage in Ein Gedi. Visitors must register online in advance and follow equipment and safety guidelines.

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91

Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist in the 1960s and for her work studying the behavior of primates.

Dr. Jane Goodall, chimpanzee researcher and naturalist, observes through glass some of Taronga Zoo's 25 member chimpanzee colony in Sydney

Traveling during Sukkot? A new trail system awaits your discovery

Tishrei holidays begin with a gift for hikers: A new trail system in Timna Park, circular routes for the whole family, the 24 km Timna Loop trail, and 70 km of cycling paths.

Timna Park.

Ancient life sized camel engravings on Saudi desert cliffs rewrite Arabian prehistory

Researchers say the monumental rock art marked scarce water sources and migration routes, serving as statements of presence and cultural identity roughly 12,000 years ago.

Ancient life sized camel engravings on Saudi desert cliffs rewrite Arabian prehistory.

NIS 3 million will revive Nahal Rakat, connecting Tiberias to the Sea of Galilee

Tiberias Municipality, ILA, and the Drainage Authority are building a new promenade through Nahal Rakat, linking the city’s new neighborhoods to the Sea of Galilee with trails and seating.

Nahal Rakat and its banks before the rehabilitation works

Guardians of Colorado: How land and river teach us to heal

Farming here doesn’t pay the bills; it feeds something older. It’s about self-sustenance and standing guard so the land might heal.

TOWERING RED ROCK formations in the Garden of the Gods stand majestically against the backdrop of Colorado Springs’ peaks.

Ancient DNA Reveals Mastodons Were Shaped by Ice Age Climate Swings

New genetic evidence uncovers repeated waves of dispersal and surprising diversity among North America’s Ice Age giants.

An adult mastodon consuming a spruce branch set against a backdrop illustrating their cyclical continental migrations linked to climate fluctuations.