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6 Things To Do In Nature Before Winter Comes
Stand under a cascading waterfall, go for a night hike without a coat, spot migratory birds, take a dip in a spring in front of the landscape or meet bats in caves before their winter hibernation.
This is your last chance to do some things in nature before the great cold comes
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Eyal Shapira
Monday, 27 September 2021, 07:13 Updated: 07:32
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We never seem to be happy with the season we are in.
In summer we are too hot, in winter we are too cold.
We are always waiting for the change of seasons, as if magic will come and change everything.
So here it is, the magic is already here - get six suggestions for trips and fun experiences to make before winter comes.
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1. Stand under a waterfall
There has been a lot of talk lately about the cold shower trend, which has a host of health and mental benefits.
So just before winter, give summer an exciting finale in the form of standing under a cold, gushing waterfall.
You are welcome to do so at the hidden waterfall in Nahal Arugot, in the Ein Gedi Reserve.
Because when everyone goes to the waterfall in Nahal David, you will walk quite a bit on foot - but in return you will receive a waterfall as a waterfall should be.
It is about ten meters high, and it fills a wonderful natural pool of water.
All you have to do is grab a good corner under the stream, and indulge in splashes.
It is recommended to leave early in the morning, before it gets too hot.
You should also continue to walk to the upper pools of the creek, for a particularly refreshing and photogenic dip.
This is a round trip that is about 4-3 km long. In
Wise:
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.
Let the water flow over you.
The hidden waterfall in Nahal Arugot (Photo: courtesy of those photographed, world.by.gal)
2. Meet bats before hibernation
Many caves in Israel close to visitors in November and reopen in early April, so as not to disturb the rest of the bats, which are in a winter hibernation. Any disruption to this natural process can have devastating consequences for them. Therefore, it is time to go for a walk of a cave plus bats. Just please, look at them from a distance, without illuminating them directly. No one likes to be blinded. Especially not bats.
A great place to see masses of bats is in the Twin Caves in the Jerusalem mountains - a large and mysterious cave where many hundreds of bats live, flying between the stalactites and crevices of the rock.
The route begins and ends at the Twin Cave parking lot. It is about two km long, and is held in the beautiful wadi of a cave stream, part of which is shaded. A path marked in red will lead you to the cave. Do not forget to bring flashlights, because the cave is long and dark. Corresponding to the names common fallow, thin-eared woodpecker, dwarf parrot and common fruit bat.
Wise:
The Twin Caves parking lot (next to an abandoned seat).
Do not forget to bring flashlights.
Bats in the Twin Caves (Photo: Eyal Shapira)
3. Night trip without a coat
Make a note of the following date range: September 24-19 and October 23-18. At these times the moon will be full, plus-minus, which signals you to go on a last night trip before needing a coat or sweater. In general, night trips are a genre in themselves, very easy to get addicted to. Especially in places in the desert where there are bright marl rocks, which reflect the moonlight like giant mirrors, which eliminates the need for a flashlight. Try and enjoy.
Everyone knows Nahal Peretzim and Nahal Hawarim. This time try Hawari for her part. This is a relatively easy and short circular route (about 2.5 km), where you will get to know the benefits of marl, which are a remnant of the ancient tongue, which in ancient times covered the entire space. Some of the rocks reach a height of 7-6 meters, An unforgettable experience. Just keep in mind that if you are not skilled in night hiking, you should take a day trip in preparation. In
Wise:
Masada National Park (Mizrahi parking lot).
At sunrise it is stunning.
Hawari Masada is spread out below, under the archeological site (Photo: Nature and Parks Authority, Mano Greenspan)
Dip in the spring in front of the view
Finding a nice spring is not wisdom.
Finding a nice spring in front of the view - this is already a more interesting task.
Because if you are already parting from summer, then it is worth doing it in front of a view that will be engraved in memory.
This time we will send you to Gidi Pools, located on a picturesque ridge in front of hilly landscapes in the Samaria area, not far from the Yair Farm.
True, not everyone will travel to Samaria, but whoever arrives - will enjoy a series of four pools of water, overlooking the world from a height of 350 meters above sea level, immersed in a Mediterranean forest.
The pools are artificial, but built in a way that resembles the real thing.
The complex itself is partially shaded and inhabits pleasant corners.
Highly recommended in the evening, when the sun leans on its side and washes everything in bright orange.
Wise:
Maayan Farm / Pools Yair (near Yakir).
Artificial but still refreshing in front of the landscape.
Gidi Pools (Photo: Ziv Reinstein, Ziv Reinstein)
5. Identify migratory birds
Birding is a hobby that requires a lot of patience, and quite a bit of enthusiasm for new discoveries. So true, we will not send you to hide in a bird sanctuary for a few days to photograph a new species of science, we will send you to observe the autumn migration. As is well known, every autumn and spring, about half a billion migratory birds pass through the country's skies, making Israel a birding power. To fully experience the experience, stock up on a bird setter and good binoculars (can be rented at some birding sites), and set out to discover a wonderful new world of migrants: herons, storks, ducks, pelicans and other winged friends. It is advisable to arrive very early in the morning, or in the evening, when many of the birds are landing and preparing for their overnight stay. It is especially recommended to wait for the impressive cranes, which crowd the Hula Valley en masse.
All of these are waiting for you at sites such as the Hula Nature Reserve, the Hula Reed or the Ein Afek Nature Reserve (all three for a fee), or at free sites such as the Birding Park in Eilat, the Maagan Michael water pool area and more.
Cranes in the sick reedbed.
This is the time (Photo: Courtesy of the photographers, Inbar Shlomit Rubin, JNF)
6. A campfire in nature with friends
What is more classic than a late summer campfire in the heart of nature?
It's crystallizing, it's a battle, and it's mostly a great escape from the daily hassles.
The fire, it seems, has been enchanting to us since ancient times, so just flow with it.
All you need is to choose a good company, a good location and some trees (you can buy in advance and give up tedious gathering).
Now only the question of the "where" remains.
Well, any place where it is expressly permissible to light a fire.
A cute location close to the center of the country awaits you in one of the Goren Park parking lots in the Western Galilee, which looks its best in the evening.
There are lots of hiking trails and beautiful corners here, just be sure to light the fire in places designated for this only (such as the "water cistern parking lot" and others).
Bows:
Goren Park.
A campfire in Goren Park.
Come in the afternoon (Photo: Walla !, Ziv Reinstein)
Do you have other things to see / do before winter?
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