The north continues to return to normal: A week after reopening seven nature sites in the region, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority announced the reopening of five additional sites starting tomorrow (Tuesday).

The sites being reopened are the Hermon Stream (Banias) Nature Reserve, the Tel Dan Nature Reserve, the Snir Stream Nature Reserve, the Hurshat Tal National Park, and the Ein Afek Nature Reserve. This reopening is possible after the sites underwent regulation, restoration, and were adapted to the guidelines of the Home Front Command.

Hurshat Tal National Park (credit: ISRAEL NATURE AND PARKS AUTHORITY)
Hurshat Tal National Park (credit: ISRAEL NATURE AND PARKS AUTHORITY)
“We are reopening all the northern sites, except for the Nahal Ayun Reserve, which are ready to welcome the public after being closed for over a year,” says Raya Shurki, Director General of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. “Over the past year, the Authority’s employees heroically protected the nature reserves and national parks from the terror of fires that broke out amidst the conflict. The public can now return to northern Israel to support recovering communities and enjoy the beautiful nature and landscapes the north has to offer.”

The Nahal Ayun Nature Reserve remains the only site still closed to visitors, as it continues undergoing restoration following extensive damage sustained in recent months.

Afek Stream (Credit: Wikipedia)
Afek Stream (Credit: Wikipedia)
The Authority emphasizes that visits must be coordinated in advance on its website. Additionally, visitors are asked to beware of unexploded ordnance or suspicious objects and to report any findings to the police.