Only in Israel can I drive about an hour from my home on a forested mountain and stumble upon a landscape like this. This hike around Mount Yishai was an incredible journey through quintessentially exotic Israeli scenery.
The Jerusalem Forest – Wilderness in the City
The diminutive wildflowers of summer poked through our carpet of pine needles. Out came the coffee. Our border collie started up a game of pine cone fetch.
Jerusalem Hikes for Summertime- 6 Trails You Can’t Miss
We may not think of Jerusalem as a hiker’s hot spot, but this special city is surrounded by mountains, forests, and incredible natural beauty. Experience the Jerusalem wilderness this summer with these six incredible hikes around the Holy City.
5 Summer Hikes in Northern Israel
Make hiking in Northern Israel a part of your summer plans. On these 5 trails, you’ll get to experience Israel’s incredible natural beauty on a carefree waterside walk.
Sweet and Simple in Nes Harim – Beit Itab
In those early morning hours, the sun made the wild wheat and dry flower stalks look more like woven gold. Under the shadow of trees, we began to notice how pretty the summer landscape really was when it was out of the harsh midday light.