Tel Afek compound at Yarkon National Park has the Antipatris fort, an artificial lake, paddling pools, and a large picnic area. Note: This article contains information about Afek. If you are interested in the other Yarkon National Park compound, check out Yarkon Springs. Map Yarkon National Park is in central Israel between Petah Tikva and Rosh…
Saar Falls on Golan Heights is one of the most beloved waterfalls in Israel. And that is because of its size, beauty, and accessibility. Map Saar Falls is located in Golan Heights, near the intersection of roads #99 and #989. And to get there, enter “Saar Falls” into the navigation app. Parking There is free…
Tel Yodfat and Mount Atzmon offer lovely loop tracks through the Hellenistic city of Jotapata and the surrounding mountains. Map Tel Yodfat National Park is located near the modern Moshav Yodfat in Lower Galilee. And if you have been following my blog for a while, you will remember our previous visit to the town. On…
Masada National Park tells the extraordinary story of Masada, an ancient fortress in the Judean desert near the Dead Sea. Note: The word Masada means a fortress (literal translation from Hebrew). And due to the selected location, it was a stronghold. Map Masada National Park is near the Dead Sea between Ein Gedi and Ein…
Bahai Gardens in Acre is where the Prophet-Founder resided and is the most sacred site of the Bahai religion. Notes: Map Bahai Gardens are located in the Northern part of Acre. Near the northern entrance to the city from road #4. Directions If you are driving, enter “Bahai Gardens Acre” into Waze, and it will…
Ayun Stream Nature Reserve has two excellent trails – the long track visits four waterfalls, and the short path goes to Tanur waterfall. Map Ayun Stream Nature Reserve is located near Israel’s Northernmost Town, Metula. Note: the direction above will point you to the main entrance near Tanur waterfall. And here is a map of…