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.
Sea turtle nesting season has launched
Hiking the Holy Land: Solitary creatures at the edge of the wilderness
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.