Nature
The best family trips and nature routes for Rosh Hashanah
Explore Yodfat, Nahal Tzalmon, Belvoir Fortress, Tel Afek, and Hurvat Tal: Take your family into nature for a perfect trip during Rosh Hashanah.
Battle over Ein Jones spring: NIS 2M project sparks controversy
The European country strengthening ties with Israel – and Israelis are already discovering it
Forget fancy hotels and explore a fresh way to experience Dead Sea kibbutzim
The real-life jackalope? Rabbits with ‘horns’ are turning heads in Colorado
Residents feared a horror outbreak - but experts blame a virus first discovered nearly a century ago.
Feeling the end in the air: Activities for the whole family to celebrate the end of summer
In August, despite the heat, evenings hint at autumn. Nature reserves and gardens offer one last wave of family activities and experiences to enjoy before summer ends.
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
For the first time, an open-access website called Florapal serves as a botanical encyclopedia of plants native to the Holy Land.
Extreme heat - not deforestation - is the main driver of tropical bird collapse
An analysis of 3,000 bird species during 70 years found tropical populations currently face around 30 extreme heat days per year versus three in the mid-20th century.
Dolphins aren't just hitching rides - some humpbacks play back
in 80% of encounters dolphins swam near whales' heads, often bow riding; whale-mounted cameras captured bottlenose dolphins following to the seafloor.
Ancient Tennis-Ball-Eyed Predator Whale Discovered on Australian Coast
"We know from the fossils that it had a mouth full of very pointed and sharp teeth," said Duncan of Museums Victoria.
This time won’t come back – the new vacation trend taking over Israel
From trips with grandparents to emotional bonds: Five top destinations for intergenerational travel - Tel Dan, Hula Lake, Rosh Hanikra, Achziv Beach - where shared experiences strengthen family ties.
Field rangers reveal the trails that make their summer
In honor of International Ranger Day, Israel Nature and Parks Authority rangers share their favorite trails: Majrasa’s wet stream, Eilat’s coral reefs, and the ancient warrior’s tomb in Nahal Mekuch.
Picnic in style: How escaping to nature became this summer’s new Instagram trend
With rising costs and summer break, picnics are back in style. What used to be a simple meal on a blanket is now a curated, aesthetic escape - and the season’s most refreshing lifestyle trend.
The 2024 Heatwave Scorched All of the Great Barrier Reef in the Worst Bleaching on Record
"The number one cause is climate change. There is no doubt about that," said a researcher after studying 124 reefs between August 2024 and May 2025.
