Tens of thousands visit Israeli nature reserves over weekend after weather clears

Visitors flocked to national parks over the weekend as weather cleared briefly, enjoying powerful stream flows, fresh blooms and wildlife

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An estimated 40,000 Israelis took advantage of a brief break in stormy weather over the weekend to visit national parks and nature reserves across the country, according to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.
Hikers and visitors enjoyed strong stream flows in rivers and creeks, intensified by heavy rains that fell on Friday. Among the most visited sites were the Hermon Stream (Banias) Nature Reserve in the north, Caesarea National Park along the coast, Tel Afek National Park in central Israel and Migdal Tzedek National Park near Rosh HaAyin.
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Impressive morning flow at Tanur Waterfall, Nahal Ayun Nature Reserve Impressive morning flow at Tanur Waterfall, Nahal Ayun Nature Reserve
Impressive morning flow at Tanur Waterfall, Nahal Ayun Nature Reserve
(Photo: Naji Rashash/Israel Nature and Parks Authority)
Ma’ayan Harod National Park Ma’ayan Harod National Park
Ma’ayan Harod National Park
(Photo: Sarit Plachi Miara/Israel Nature and Parks Authority)
Cyclamens and birds at Beit She’arim National Park Cyclamens and birds at Beit She’arim National Park
Cyclamens and birds at Beit She’arim National Park
(Photo: Sarit Plachi Miara/Israel Nature and Parks Authority)
Cyclamens and birds at Beit She’arim National Park Cyclamens and birds at Beit She’arim National Park
Cyclamens and birds at Beit She’arim National Park
(Photo: Sarit Plachi Miara/Israel Nature and Parks Authority)
Rainbow at Gan HaShlosha (Sakhne) National Park Rainbow at Gan HaShlosha (Sakhne) National Park
Rainbow at Gan HaShlosha (Sakhne) National Park
(Photo: Yossi Lugasi/Israel Nature and Parks Authority)
The outing came as stormy conditions briefly subsided, drawing large numbers of nature lovers eager to experience Israel’s landscapes in their winter bloom.
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