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


Hiking the Holy Land: The land that wakes the soul

Back in Israel, walking once again through its dry hills, I turned to our tradition for insight. Was this feeling something real, or just post-vacation sentiment?

Walking in the Judean Hills, it’s clear that the end of summer has descended upon the Land of Israel.

'Palm-sized predator' with outsized teeth rewrites lizard origins

Scientists used the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility to X-ray the tiny fossil and reveal high-resolution details.

An illustration of the newly discovered lizard ancestor.

Why does everyone only go to hotels? Unmissable attractions at the Dead Sea

Beyond mud masks and hotels: Surreal salt mushrooms, the love spring, unique birdwatching, and homemade desert cuisine – the complete guide to hidden trips at the Dead Sea.

Dead Sea

Two weeks in paradise: Breathtaking landscapes and colors in the magical Kyrgyzstan

Snowy mountains, arid deserts, thousands of shades of green, and magnificent lakes. And horses – everywhere there are horses. A travel journal to the magical destination – Kyrgyzstan.

Cabins in Kyrgyzstan

Skyfall: How Storms Killed Baby Pterosaurs and Shaped a Fossil Treasure Trove

New study shows neonatal pterosaurs in Germany’s Solnhofen limestone died in violent storms, explaining why tiny specimens dominate the fossil record.

An artist’s impression of a tiny Pterodactylus hatchling struggling against a raging tropical storm, inspired by fossil discoveries.

Summer vacation is over, but Rosh Hashanah is coming – the best sites for a family trip

Summer vacation is over, but family trips don’t have to end. As autumn approaches, here’s a list of places where even grandparents can enjoy a fun outing with the grandchildren.

Tourists

The Amazon’s Lost City Left Hidden Footprints in Today’s Forests, Study Shows

Sediment analysis from Lake Cormorán shows pre-Columbian maize cultivation and forest management continue to influence modern vegetation patterns.

Upano valley.

The quiet heroes: Who protects nature while you hike

Scanning turtle nests to caring for birds of prey, hundreds of volunteers across Israel help the Nature and Parks Authority protect the country’s natural treasures in all times.

Birds of Prey Unit on Eagle Day

4,000 years of partnership: the biological shift that turned wild horses into riding companions

DNA of ancient horses reveals 3 genetic variants boosting size from 2,700 years ago, enabling heavier loads and riders as they spread from Russian river basins.

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KKL-JNF protests planned expansion to Route 443, argues it will harm Ben Shemen Forest

KKL-JNF: The plan would require extensive tree removal, disrupting the ecological continuity in one of Israel's most popular nature areas, and reduce areas of the forest available for the public.

Route 443 in Israel