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Decathlon celebrates 20 years of the 2-second tent – the tent that conquered the camping world

The company is offering discounts of up to 25% on hiking and camping gear.

 2-second camping tent for 2 people - now priced at NIS 454 instead of NIS 539
 Dorms at the University of Haifa.

Free weekend stays for Israel Trail hikers at University of Haifa dorms

 Vacationers at the Sea of Galilee

Spring is here: The perfect time for fun hikes around the Sea of Galile

 Tour group at memorial sight for fallen soldiers.

‘The light will defeat the darkness’: Israelis unite to remember the fallen


KKL-JNF parks draw 1.5 million visitors over Passover despite security concerns

"It’s moving to see how the people of Israel continue to choose nature and connect to their roots," said KKL-JNF chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski.

 More than 1.5 million people visited forests and parks across Israel managed by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) during the Passover holiday.

Hiking in the Holy Land: Musings and meditations at Tekoa Canyon

The scene would look like one out of a fairytale storybook, except that the mountains are bare and there is no bubbling stream flowing through the valley. 

 TEKOA CANYON is a place of stark and striking appeal.

This is how wheelchair-bound ex-soldiers can still hike in Israel

As a result of the efforts of Omer Zur – a veteran and son of a wheelchair-using retired IDF officer – paraplegics can participate in hikes that go off-road, even venturing into rough terrain.

 Trekker wheelchairs are seen being used on a hike in Jerusalem.

Hiking through history: Discovering Israel's native trees on the trails

Explore the unique beauty of Israel's native trees on your next hike, where ancient oaks, carobs, and figs bring the rich history and landscapes of the Holy Land to life.

 ‘THESE DAYS, I no longer think of Israel as a land with no trees.’

Human bones in Spain likely those of medieval bishop behind popular pilgrimage, study shows

Remains in a Spanish tomb are likely those of Bishop Theodomir, who may have helped establish the Camino de Santiago, a study suggests.

Scientist examines the human remains found in a tomb in northwestern Spain.

Here are some ideas for activities to do with the family on summer break

Now is the perfect time for some family outings before the little ones need to head back to school. 

 Mother and toddler sitting under the tree during summer vacation. (Illustrative).

Knowing the Land of Israel part 2: Be’er Milka

Thousands of years ago, this strange place was known as Kadesh Barnea, and was considered the southernmost boundary of the Land of Israel.

 THE DUNES around Be’er Milka.

Knowing the Land of Israel part 1: The Jerusalem Hills

Stepping out into nature, learning about, and marveling at the hidden wonders of our country can be a meaningful way of reconnecting to our land, our strength, and our heritage.

A CRAB spider prepares to ambush an unsuspecting beetle on a flower, near Mevaseret Zion

Blue and white in green: A released IDF soldier's hike through Israel

Journey with this new oleh – and recently demobbed IDF paratrooper – as he walks for Israel.

 RECENTLY BACK-IN-HIS-CIVVIES paratrooper Aaron Seitler sets off on his fundraising cross-country hike.

Come visit the Caesar Trail

Nearby, don’t miss the Roman stairs that were built for Hadrian Caesar, reminding you that the trail you just finished is an old Roman path from the 2nd-century period.

 Photo from the Caesar Trail.

China's Hunan province has the most inconvenient convenience store

Tourists and locals scaling the mountain cliff in Hunan, China, can now grab cheap drinks at a shop perched on the steep cliff, adding to the area's list of attractions.

 Mount Langshan in Xinning County, Hunan, China.