Dora Pond is an example of winter ponds (or winter pools) – special nature habitats that are unique to the climate in Israel. These small water bodies are filled in the winter and completely dried out in the heavy summer. The water organisms living in this habitat have adjusted to survive in … Read more
Hirbat Midras (also known as Horbot Midras, Khirbet Midras, or Hurvat Midras — “Midras” can also be spelled as “Madras”) was a significant population center in Second Temple times and many scholars believe that it is also the site of the home and grave of the Prophet Zechariah. It is now located … Read more
The Basor Stream The Basor Stream (also known as HaBesor Stream) is one of the Negev desert streams. Nahal Basor makes its way to the Mediterranean Sea from the watershed in the desert near Zin (around 80Km) and is one of the longest streams in the Negev. Some researchers have suggested that this … Read more
Israel is located on one of the main bird migration routes and is a paradise for bird watchers with several observatories along the migration route along the Great Syrian African Rift Valley (Road 90 in modern language) in the Upper Galilee. The main observatory is on the Hula Lake (Agmon HaHula Reserve), … Read more
There are many nature reserves, national parks and historical sites located all over Israel. There are three principal management groups Israel Nature and Parks Authority (good info on nature reserves) Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel – SPNI (Hebrew) Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – KKL (Hebrew) or Jewish National Fund – … Read more
Horshat Tal (also spelled as Hurshat Tal — means “dew grove”) is a 700-dunams nature and recreation resort. It is one of the largest camp grounds in the area. For those who are water lovers who cannot go to seaside beaches, Horshat Tal has pretty-looking pools and brooks where they can swim, … Read more
Hiking is one of the best ways to discover the beauty of Israel. The Holy Land is home to several wonderful nature parks and spots for hiking and other outdoor adventures. The Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve is located above the Sea of Galilee in the central Golan Heights. It is one of … Read more
Who would have thought that there’s a natural formation — in this case, a stalactite cave — near a city capital? Here in Jerusalem, one of the special sites near to it is the Stalactites Cave. Also known as Avshalom’s Caves or Soreq Cave, the Stalactite Cave was discovered quite by chance … Read more
