

Hikes Near Jerusalem – 6 Hikes Around the Holy City
Just because you’re in the Holy City doesn’t mean you can’t hit the trail. The area around Jerusalem contains some of the most vastly forested and beautiful scenery in the country.

Nahal Sfunim: Bat Caves and Wild Beauty
Green scenery, cool caves, and gorgeous views came together on this quiet trail in the Carmel Mountains.

Winding Streams and Castles – Montfort to Nahal Kziv
We passed by rare purple blossoms, hard to come by in this deep den of shadow. And giant tangles of tree roots, woven together with large rocks to form the side of the canyon.

On Hiking, Travel, and Love of Country
We notice every small feature of the landscape, and our hearts are touched by the beauty.

Escape from Tehran – Fallow Deer at Hai Bar Carmel
The story of the deer returning to the Carmel began before the revolution, when zoologists in Iran discovered a small herd of Persian Fallow Deer, an animal which was thought to be extinct.
Hey there! I’m Susannah, and I love exploring the great outdoors. I live with my family right outside of Jerusalem. I hope that my pursuit of the next nearby adventure will help you with yours!







































