Ibex on My Bonnet

There are some days as a guide that will always be remembered. Today was such a day. Despite the incredible heat my tour today went to Ein Gedi, Masada and the Dead Sea. I have been there more times than I can remember. The reason we visit is to walk up through the Nahal David [...]

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Gazelles of Jerusalem

For more than 10 years a dispute has raged between the SPNI (Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel) and two kibbutzim, Ramat Rahel and Maaleh HaHamisha, both on the outskirts of Jerusalem. The dispute is over a 260 dunam (2600 hectares) piece of land in the heart of the city. Share and Enjoy:

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Ein Gedi – The Nature Reserve

Ein Gedi is one of the most visited nature reserves in Israel, both by Israelis and by tourists. This is due to its unique nature as an oasis in the Judean Desert, but also because the easy trails within the reserve.

History, Nature and World Heritage Sites

Israel Nature and Parks Authority the Caretaker of World Heritage Sites
Israel may be a small country, but it has an extremely diversified landcape, climate, flora and fauna. Without the assistance of dedicated people and organizations much of this would be lost.