The Sea of Galilee from the sea is not the Sea of Galilee from the shore

Paddling in the Sea of Galilee when the only large natural fresh water lake in Israel is full, is a true delight. Here are some photos for inspiration…

Peak blossom at Grove of the Forty, Carmel Ridge

Grove of the Forty is a beautiful area in the Carmel Ridge near Haifa. During the winter, beautiful blossom decorates the ridge, which faces Zevulun valley and the Lower Galilee, and provides great vistas to Haifa Bay as well.

Urban Exploration – Abandoned hotel and theater in Tiberias

For about 50 years, a magnificent hotel and theater complex in Tiberias has been abandoned. Beautiful building details as well as signs of time blend with the views of the Sea of Galilee.

Magical Snow in the Galilee – Hararit – Yotvat – Laura Netofa

A unique snow video and photo gallery from places that seldom see snow in Israel: Yotvat (Yodfat) ridge, the settlement of Hararit and Laura (Lavra) Netofa.

Frost and ice on plants – Bashanit reserve

Significant snowy weather systems brought snow and exceptionally low temperatures to Bashanit reserve in the Golan Heights. Here’s a glimpse of the magnificent sights of ice and frost on the rich reserve flora

Ice formations in Meiron forest

Ice formations from Meiron ridge forest following three consecutive snowy weather systems

Erotic Snow

A closer look at snow formations and natural elements brings a fresh dimension to this interesting form of precipitation.

Work of ants in the Lower Galilee

Spring is at its peak, and it’s rush hour in a Lower Galilee ants colony. Watch a video of the enthusiastic workers

In the eye of the storm – Rosh Hanikra, Kziv, Acre (Akko), Kishon, Harod, Sorek, Ayalon…

A stormy weather system brought strong winds, high waves and significant amount of rain to Israel. Let’s take a winter tour through some of the most impressive sights of Israeli winter nature affected by the storm.

Winter flows in North Israel’s rivers

A wet weather system brought impressive flows to Israel’s northern rivers, filling the Sea of Galilee with needed water and joy…

The Carmel Park, just before the summer

A visit to the burned down areas of the Carmel Park, just before summer starts, examining the green vegetation and the magnificent sky above following a hot weather system

Mount Carmel forest regeneration after the fire

Three months after the tragic fire in Mount Carmel, and the forest shows interesting signs of rehabilitation. Presentation and photo gallery.

Burnt Carmel Forest Seems in Foliage After the Rain

Clouds of smoke turned into clouds of rain and water coming from the sky made the Carmel blush and for a moment it seemed like an Alpine forest in foliage…

Mount Carmel Fire Aftermath – Video, Photos, Slideshow

Today we went to explore the areas affected by the huge fire in the Carmel Ridge. Download a presentation with explanations and photos and watch the full photo gallery

Carmel Aerial Firefighting – video

Dozens of firefighting airplanes from Israel and other countries took part in the efforts to extinguish the largest forest fire in Israel’s history. Kudos to the amazing pilots and gratitude to the supportive countries

Best of Carmel Park – Photos of areas prior to the huge fire

This is how we wish to remember our beautiful Mount Carmel. Watch photos taken in the affected areas in better, greener, days.

The mighty Carmel forest fire – photos

Photos taken in Haifa and Mount Carmel during the first day of the mighty forest fire

Northern Starts – Winter flows in north Israel’s streams

Flowing streams of North Israel in the winter. Watch a water celebration in Parod, Oren, Orvim, Shagur and the Jordan river.