On Independence Day, to be able to find a well-marked and naturally beautiful trail that’s completely secluded is no small feat.
Category: Near Gush Etzion
Climb to Shimshon’s Cave
There were nooks and crannies, birds and bats, and even a window looking out onto tall hollyhocks growing against the side of the mountain.
Givat HaTurmosim – Simple and Fancy
With a mid-winter burst of spring like the one found on Givat HaTurmosim, it’s no surprise that everyone around flocks to this spot for a much-needed dose of natural beauty. Add a good trail walk through quiet scenery and you’ll have a great morning in the great outdoors.
Nahal Hameara
We didn’t find any porcupine quills that day, but we did discover wells, antiquities, and lots of flowers on Nahal Hameara.
Park Adulam – A Long Walk to the Middle of Nowhere
It was hard to believe that only an hour earlier, we were in an isolated paradise of blossoms and sun. That day, I definitely escaped from my eternal winter.