Hiking

Angels on the Israel National Trail

Angels on the Israel National Trail

This article from ISRAEL21c describes the unique concept of “Trail Angels,” Israeli citizens who generously open their homes and hearts to hikers along the Israel National Trail, providing strangers with a place to sleep,

Introducing the Israel National Trail

Introducing the Israel National Trail

Produced by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this short video (02:06) introduces the Israel National Trail, a unique hiking trail that is approximately 1000 km long, stretching from Kibbutz Dan in Northern Israel

Hiking in Israel: A Favorite National Pastime

Hiking in Israel: A Favorite National Pastime

From Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this article explores the centrality of hiking in Israeli culture, including the biblical roots of this national pastime, how it is fostered in the educational system, and descriptions

10 Reasons Why Hiking in the Negev Should Be on Your Bucket List

10 Reasons Why Hiking in the Negev Should Be on Your Bucket List

From the website of The Green Backpackers desert hostel and hikers base camp in Mitzpe Ramon, this blog post points out some of the unique cultural, geological, and technical factors that make hiking in