Flooding in the Desert Land
The Negev Desert is usually a dry land, yellowed, cracked and baked under the sun’s constant rays of heat. There are moments, rare moments, when this arid land flows with […]
Category Archives: Hiking
Nahal Me’arot: the caves of old
The Carmel Forest is most commonly known for picturesque sea views, within the shade of pines. Less well known are the four caves were, in 1929, Dorothy Jarod, a British […]
Trail Notes – Yam el Yam (Sea to Sea)
A 3 to 4 day trek from the Mediterranean Sea to the Kinneret (Sea of Galili), across northern Israel. The whole journey lasts 75-80 km. There are several options to divide […]
Hof HaSharon Nature Reserve
An easy 2 Km hike along the Mediterranean coastline. This short hike is perfect for a picnic with kids, an afternoon stroll, or sunset. The cliffs are breathtaking but prone […]
Har Carbolet & Nahal Mador
This Negev hike is no easy climb, but once you reach the ridge you will see it was worth the effort. The only (real) trail that walks you along the […]
Sefunim Cave, Mount Carmel Region
An easy morning or afternoon trail, Nehal Sefunim, leads past the abandoned quarries in the valley to a medium-sized cave (Sefunim cave). The cave itself has a large foray, with […]
Point Akev – חוד עקב
This two day trek leads leads to the great Point Akev, a peak overlooking the Negev Dessert. The overall hike itself is moderate to difficult. The main assent is steep, […]
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