Hikes

IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot

The restricted areas - IDF training grounds - are located throughout the Golan Heights, the Carmel region, Ramot Menashe, and the Netofa area.

IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026
 65-year-old Israeli citizen Ilya Rachitsky has been missing since Tuesday, launching a search and rescue effort nearly a week ago

Search ensues for missing Israeli-Ukrainian in Canada

 2-second camping tent for 2 people - now priced at NIS 454 instead of NIS 539

Decathlon celebrates 20 years of the 2-second tent – the tent that conquered the camping world

 Dorms at the University of Haifa.

Free weekend stays for Israel Trail hikers at University of Haifa dorms


Passover hikes in Israel: Hol Hamoed Happenings

Flowers are blooming and streams are gushing with cold water, making this the ultimate hiking season in the Land of Israel. Attractions and nature parks are organizing fun activities for Passover.

MAPA UMATZAH

Hike of the Month - Gush Halav Stream

The hike starts at the center of Jish village. The village is inhabited mainly by Marnoite Catholics.

Gush Halav Stream

Hiking in Israel: Nahal Kziv and Montfort Castle

The tremendous amount of rain we had this winter has benefited everyone, and the many streams in northern Israel that are currently gushing with water are a big attraction for hikers.

Nahal Kziv and Montfort Castle

Adventures at Iyon

Nahal Iyon

Desert soul: Hiking in Ein Avdat National Park

In addition to the multitudes of human visitors at the Ein Avdat National Park, eagles and gazelles also enjoy spending time in these beautiful canyons.

Ein Avdat

Hike of the Month – Wadi Qelt

The best way to explore Wadi Qelt is by hiking in and above the deep canyon.

Wadi Qelt

Hike of the Month - Springs around Jerusalem

In the small area of the "Jerusalem Mountains" alone, there are about 60-70 such springs. Some of them can be visited very easily by car or public transport.

Sarig Spring

Missing couple found thanks to SOS sign made of stones

The couple's family reported them missing on Monday after realizing they hadn't been in contact since setting off on their trip Sunday morning.

SOS sign made of stones

Exclusive: Israel to reopen case of American hiker’s death a second time after ‘Post’ exposés

The announcement came less than two weeks after the 'Post' revealed that the police had failed to interview two key witnesses even after the case was first reopened in July.

MARK AND ELLEN NEWMAN with Ariel at his high-school graduation a few months before his death.

Remains of the day

The Caesarea National Park is a place where you can take a journey back in time to ancient days and also watch a beautiful sunset.

The ancient port of Caesarea