It’s a deep dark riverbed that’s hidden away from the rest of the world: the perfect place to experience cool solitude on a summer morning.
SubRegion: Jerusalem Mountains
Camping Trail at Havat HaGitot
When you wander off the beaten path, you’re bound to discover the most incredible places.
Ma’arat HaTeumim – Twins Cave Trail
Just for fun, it seemed like now was a good time to turn off our flashlights and see what the cave was really like. It was utterly and completely black. The darkness was palpable.
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.
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.