Israel Camping

Israel by Foot

2012-10-21T07:56:00.000+02:00

Ancient trade routes and recreational trails have crisscrossed Israel’s landscape for thousands of years. The extensive history interlaced within the country’s geologic wonders have made Israel a famous destination for outdoor exploration. Now it’s your turn. Israel By Foot is a 10-day Taglit-Birthright Israel trip that takes you on a journey through some of Israel’s most exquisite landscapes. This trip is designed for anyone with a passion for outdoor experiences. Use your feet to explore picturesque mountains, sweeping valleys, awesome deserts, and magnificent coastline. Not only is this trip about breathtaking hikes, but also about 3,000 years of Jewish historical exploration, and forming new cross-cultural friendships.

Negev, Israel's Largest Desert, Is a Gastronomic Oasis

2012-10-08T17:15:00.001+02:00

Camping in israel, The biggest news in the Negev is the Isrotel hotel group’s Beresheet, which opened in April on the edge of the Ramon Crater—Israel’s Grand Canyon—about a two–hour drive from Tel Aviv. Something of an Israeli version of the new Aman resorts in Utah and Turkey, the 111-room Beresheet perches on a 12-acre expanse of scorched earth, a series of rustic-chic local-stone bungalows, all smartly appointed and many with their own plunge pools, arranged around a central courtyard, pool, restaurant, and spa. The restaurant proves a garden of Middle Eastern delights; its daily buffet is a cornucopia of chickpea-dotted humus, smokey baba ghanoush, creamy labneh, in-season vegetable salads, fresh breads and more. The spa, meanwhile, Moroccan- tinged in design and with a white-marble Hammam, takes its menu from Isrotel’s beloved Carmel Forest Spa Resort in the country’s north. Service kinks and growing pains aside, there’s no more luxurious place to use as a base for explorations of the region. These explorations can be myriad, and the hotel should be able to help you arrange many of them—from bike, horse, and Jeep rides through the crater, to hot air balloon rides over it, and rappelling routes down its sides. For culinary adventure, there’s Chez Eugene, another recently opened spot, this one a restaurant with six mod suites in a former industrial hanger. Started by a French expat who fell in love with the region and decided to open a European-style auberge, Eugene boasts a chef trained at Copenhagen’s Noma, one of modern gastronomy’s holy grails, who spins out seasonal Mediterranean fare from the desert’s surprising bounty.

In Israel, a camping experience like no other

2012-10-04T08:01:00.002+02:00

Camping in Israel - In some ways, Succah in the Desert (an eco-camp in the High Negev Desert south of Beersheva ) was exactly what I had hoped to share with my boyfriend about my childhood. In other ways, I was terribly off-base. The first sign that things were going to be different couldn’t have been more clearly spelt out. We were driving on the older highway toward the desert camp and came across a sign saying “Slow, dust clouds and tanks ahead.” Dust clouds – check, we were in the desert. But tanks? I had never seen them in countries at peace in the Middle East. My boyfriend and I looked at each other baffled. Within five minutes of driving, we started screaming, “Oh my God!” Rolling less than 100 metres away from us was an army tank. The driver was either new at it, or intentionally driving in circles. We had clearly stumbled into a training zone of the Israeli Defence Forces and saw many more troops.

Most camping sites in Israel have good amenities

2012-09-29T17:44:00.000+02:00

Travel to Israel with a ‘back to basics’ simplicity that provides a holiday with a difference. However, don’t confine yourself to stereotypes when thinking about campsites in Israel. Most camping sites in Israel have good amenities, green lawns, gardens and picnic tables for alfresco eating. Facilities include on-site restaurants for those who are too tired from their hike to cook dinner. They also cover the basics like fridges, lighting, toilets, electric sockets (useful for re-charging cellphones), food stores, telephone facilities, post boxes and first aid. Many also have 24/7 security.

Israel's natural wonders and nature reserves.

2012-09-26T09:46:00.002+02:00

Camping in Israel has recently enjoyed a huge comeback and is a unique experience. For years, it was only the sole purview of nature lovers. Today camping has become a popular vacation for the young and for families. After trying hotels, guesthouses and youth hostels, many have reached the conclusion that camping provides a wonderful way to enjoy a holiday close to nature. Israel is a land of hikes and hikers. Its natural wonders and nature reserves, mountains, forests and rivers, as well as the paths among them are visited by many on foot, bicycles, or sport utility vehicles. The hiking experience is always enhanced by sleeping outdoors under the stars. The allure of camping during a trip or as a vacation is the magical simplicity. There are many camping sites are scattered throughout Israel, offering guests a variety of services including expansive lawns and shady eucalyptus groves, tables and benches, snack bars and restaurants, playgrounds, water slides, and a variety of attractions depending on the location. For instance, in the Upper Galilee it is possible to camp on the banks of rivers and take inner tube or raft trips down the Jordan River.

Israel Camping Sites - pleasant: restrooms, showers with hot water

2012-09-25T16:03:00.002+02:00

The camping site- an enchanted place on the Chatzbani stream ( Nahal Ha'Chazbani ) on the banks of the chatzbani stream in the upper Galil area, lies one of the most beautiful and unique camping sites for night lodging in the country. Your tent may be placed under the pecan and lemon trees, on the wide green pastures. this is without a doubt on of the recommended places for camping in Israel( Israel camping) in the site's compound you may find several services designed to make your stay more pleasant: restrooms, showers with hot water, lighting, electricity sockets, picnic tables, BBQs, security , kiosk and more and more ….

Second Group of Specialty Incubator Camps Announced

2012-09-25T14:37:00.000+02:00

New York, NY – Committed to increasing the number of children in Jewish summer camps, the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) is proud to announce the cohort for the Specialty Camps Incubator II grant. This unique entrepreneurial opportunity will launch four new camps opening their doors Summer 2014. The Specialty Camp Incubator II is made possible by a grant of $8.6 million jointly funded by The Jim Joseph Foundation and the AVI CHAI Foundation. Through a rigorous selection process, the Incubator advisory committee selected nonprofit specialty camp proposals possessing strong Jewish missions that weave Jewish culture, values, and learning throughout the elements of the camp program. The Incubator seeks to develop camps to reach demographic groups and geographic regions underserved by existing traditional and specialty Jewish camps. Once open, the Incubator II camps will attract new segments of Jewish youth entering grades six through twelve, strengthening their Jewish identity and contributing to their specialized interests.

The Last-Minute Guide to Summer Camping

2009-06-20T17:29:00.000+03:00

Although it’s still early in the season, there are already signs that more Americans will be vacationing in campgrounds this summer. Bookings are up at many parks — in some cases by as much as 30 percent. And some campgrounds were filled on weekends even before Memorial Day, the traditional kickoff of the camping season.

Many in the camping community believe that the bad economy is causing this sudden interest in the great outdoors, with people who are worried about finances forgoing a stay at a fancy resort or a trip overseas in favor of a sojourn in the woods that can cost 10 bucks a night. Gas prices that are significantly lower than last summer’s (albeit rising) may also be affecting decisions to hit the road.

Germany vs USA - Camping

2009-04-15T19:02:00.000+03:00

KOA to offer free camping in May at its RV parks

2009-03-02T13:03:00.001+02:00

RV enthusiasts and other campers can spend a night free in a KOA campground in May and help raise money for sick kids. Nearly 400 KOA campgrounds across the U.S. and Canada are preparing for the 6th Annual “Come Kamp and Care With Us” charity event on May 8 and 9. Campers who make reservations at participating KOA campgrounds pay for only Friday, May 8 and camp for free on Saturday, May 9.

The promotion benefits KOA Care Camps, a network of 41 independent, specialized camps for children under treatment or in recovery from cancer, and their siblings. “Helping kids experience the camaraderie and fun of the outdoors with other cancer patients is in complete alignment with the mission of KOA, the goals of our KOA Owners Association, and is the very nature of what we do,” said KOA President and Chief Operating Officer Shane Ott.

Memorial Day weekend camping reservations open Saturday, Feb. 21

2009-02-20T22:12:00.000+02:00

Campers can make reservations for Memorial Day weekend beginning Saturday, Feb. 21, for a Friday, May 22, arrival.

A three-night stay is required during holiday weekends at all state parks except Custer State Park. Reservations are being accepted for the entire camping season for campsites at Custer State Park, and at lodges in all state parks and recreation areas.

Reservations can be made online at www.CampSD.com or by calling (800) 710-CAMP. The telephone reservation center is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (MT). Online reservations may be made 24 hours a day, though campsites do not become available until 6 a.m. on the first day of the 90-day window. There is a $7.70 per site non-refundable reservation fee

Caravans overtake Spain as Britons' most popular holiday

2009-02-17T12:21:00.001+02:00

The trend is confirmed by The Caravan Club, which says advance bookings for 2009 are up 40 per cent on last year.

The increased demand could translate in more than 2m extra caravan holidays being taken in Britain this year, adds the National Caravan Council, with a final tally approaching nearly 13.9m.

And with foreign trips declining by six per cent in the last quarter of 2008, the figure is expected to top the 13.8m figure of British visits to Spain in 2007 - the last year of full travel statistics.

NCC director-general John Lally says: "Bookings in UK holiday and touring parks are up by anything from 8% to 50%, as people choose ‘staycationing’, and opt for self-catering and value over euro Costa-lot holidays."

Going RVing can be as green as you want it to be

2009-02-06T13:43:00.000+02:00

Alana Fontaine, spokeswoman for Go RVing Canada, says more RVers today are asking how they can enjoy their vacations without leaving a big ecological footprint.

The solution, she says, is simply to have an open mind and make some small, easy changes. For one, try camping close to home.

"Gasoline prices and emissions, of course, are becoming huge topics of conversation these days," Fontaine says.

"So RVers are starting to monitor their trips more. They're staying on the roads less and staying parked at campgrounds longer."

KOA to offer free camping in May at its RV parks

2009-01-24T20:04:00.000+02:00

RV enthusiasts and other campers can spend a night free in a KOA campground in May and help raise money for sick kids. Nearly 400 KOA campgrounds across the U.S. and Canada are preparing for the 6th Annual “Come Kamp and Care With Us” charity event on May 8 and 9. Campers
who make reservations at participating KOA campgrounds pay for only Friday, May 8 and camp for free on Saturday, May 9.

The promotion benefits KOA Care Camps, a network of 41 independent, specialized camps for children under treatment or in recovery from cancer, and their siblings. “Helping kids experience the camaraderie and fun of the outdoors with other cancer patients is in complete alignment with the mission of KOA, the goals of our KOA Owners Association, and is the very nature of what we do,” said KOA President and Chief Operating Officer Shane Ott.

Camping with President Theodore Roosevelt

2009-01-21T16:49:00.000+02:00

Some of our newspapers reported that the President intended to hunt in the Park. A woman in Vermont wrote me, to protest against the hunting, and hoped I would teach the President to love the animals as much as I did—as if he did not love them much more, because his love is founded upon knowledge, and because they had been a part of his life. She did not know that I was then cherishing the secret hope that I might be allowed to shoot a cougar or bobcat; but this fun did not come to me. The President said, "I will not fire a gun in the Park; then I shall have no explanations to make." Yet once I did hear him say in the wilderness, "I feel as if I ought to keep the camp in meat. I always have." I regretted that he could not do so on this occasion.

I have never been disturbed by the President's hunting trips. It is to such men as he that the big game legitimately belongs—men who regard it from the point of view of the naturalist as well as from that of the sportsman, who are interested in its preservation, and who share with the world the delight they experience in the chase. Such a hunter as Roosevelt is as far removed from the game-butcher as day is from night; and as for his killing of the "varmints,"—bears, cougars, and bobcats,—the fewer of these there are, the better for the useful and beautiful game.

Santa Barbara: luxe winter camping at El Capitan Canyon

2009-01-13T21:19:00.000+02:00

Next time you’re in need of a quick breather out of town — with a gulp of fresh air and a glimpse of the natural world, to boot — check out El Capitan Canyon, about 20 miles north of Santa Barbara.

This coastal “hideaway,” on 300-plus acres next to Los Padres National Forest, offers cedar cabins, and — for the luxe-camping contingent — heated safari tents.

Deal: This place always has a few good-looking packages going. A fall season mainstay, the “Canyon to Wine Country” package has been extended into winter. It features a two-night stay in a king cabin (which has a gas fireplace and soaking tub), a bottle of wine, two wine glasses and a s’mores kit. The price is $525 (pre-tax) for the package, based on double occupancy.

The Best Camping in North Texas

2009-01-09T23:44:00.000+02:00

One of the great things about Texas camping is that you can go pretty much any time of the year. Since winter weather is normally pretty mild this allows you to fit in a few extra camping trips while your buddies up north are hunkered down trying to stay warm. Again this year, at more than 70 state parks, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is waiving fishing license requirements for families as part of their Family Fishing Celebration. The promotion will continue through August 31, 2007. They have been running a similar promotion the last couple years, and its really been nice for families. So on your next camping trip, be sure and take along your fishing gear, and enjoy some fun times fishing with your kids.

There are many great camping sites in Texas. In fact, just counting state parks there are over 70 parks to choose from.This short article briefly describes press release distribution of the best camping spots in North Texas. Each of these campsites is just a short drive from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, and should provide great fun for you, your family, and friends.

Your To Do List For Camping

2008-12-21T16:17:00.000+02:00

Having a Recreational Vehicle (RV's) are an ideal solution, but the larger Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) can make a nice 'hard shell tent'. RV's are often available in a variety of sizes with some having sufficient space to act as a long term mobile homes. The small basic press release search will still provide enough room to sleep two in comfort, yet still be equipped with running water, a stove, and a fitted TV for those that just can't leave it behind.

As cooking outdoors is often a challenge, take the time to investigate the best stove. It's generally easier to take advantage of the Coleman fuel stove or the two-burner propane. Lamps will also be an important item of kit, so look out for some LED flashlights and lamps.

Depending on the locating of the campsite you've selected, you may or may not have access to cell phones or wireless internet. Look into purchasing a good GPS device, if you concern how to submit press release getting lost in the wilderness. Get familiar with device before leaving as this will allow you to recognize your surroundings when the unit is put to use.

Canada Camping Fees on the Rise

2008-12-14T14:49:00.000+02:00

It is hard to think about camping right now, but enjoying the great outdoors is going to cost you more next summer.

Camping fees in provincial parks are going up and in some cases are nearly doubling.

Seasonal fees in sites with electricity will cost fifteen hundred dollars in 2009, up from eight hundred and 30, while reservation fees will double to ten dollars.

The province cited a number of reasons for the increases, including the parks were undervalued and money is needed for improvements.

Jim's camping tips

2008-12-10T13:25:00.000+02:00

The Top Five Rules of a Happy Camper:
1. Make sure you check on the facilities so you know what to bring - especially if you're off to a remote area. There's nothing worse than arriving without food supplies to find the store (if there is one) only stocks the basics - or expecting a powered site and suddenly discovering those appliances are all redundant.
2. If you're camping over the peak summer period (December to early March), book well in advance as popular beach and lakeside campgrounds fill up quickly. Remember, campgrounds in more remote areas usually operate on a 'first come, first served' basis, so reserving a site won't be an option.
3. Find out about security and 'quiet' hours - nothing evaporates holiday cheer faster than disrespectful neighbours late at night.
4. Make sure you check out any hazards in the area for children eg streams, rivers and busy roads.
5. Minimise your impact on the environment

Camping safari through Namibia

2008-12-07T08:03:00.000+02:00

There, we will see wrecked ships, including the German passenger ship Eduard Bohlen, which smashed on the shore in 1909 and is now 200 metres inland, apparently sailing through the sand. We will fly over half-buried buildings and equipment that speak of other dead dreams.

But right now the sand is overwhelming. In one place, I see a large white area -- it looks like ice! It's Sossusvlei, our pilot says, a dry valley where once a river flowed to the ocean until the dunes built up by battling east and west winds blocked its path. Nearby is Deadvlei, where stark, long-dead trees tell the same tale.

These two cut-off valleys surrounded by dunes are the focal point of Wings Over Africa's popular Sossusvlei Scenic flights, two and a half hours of amazing vistas of the desert that cover nearly 10 per cent of this old, but young, country.

In two days, the five of us on this small plane will walk across Sossusvlei and Deadvlei and climb among the dunes we are seeing now from the air. We will be as minuscule among their towering peaks as the shadow of our plane on Namibia's enormous sea of sand.

Yosemite National Park Lodging on a Budget

2008-12-03T19:36:00.000+02:00

For the family that is looking to vacation on a budget or simply the bargain hunter, the beauty of Yosemite can still be enjoyed with an inexpensive stay at Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging.
The resort is now offering Yosemite-area lodging starting at only $29.00 for two nights for a yurt that can accommodate up to five people. Yosemite cabins start at only $39 for two nights for a basic cabin that can accommodate four people.
With the Yosemite National Park entrance fee of $20 per car for unlimited entries for seven days, a family can spend less than $100 for two days of Yosemite-area lodging and admission to the park. These special rates are available at http://www.yosemitepinesrv.com/yosemite-lodging-camping-specials.html during the fall and winter season. Some restrictions apply.
Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging, just 22 miles from the entrance of Yosemite National Park, has also recently added six Premium cabins as a part of its ongoing renovation of the 34-acre resort.

The Oregon outdoors: Where is everybody?

2008-11-19T10:09:00.000+02:00

Could Oregonians be falling out of love with the outdoors? The Forest Service reports a surprising 27 percent drop in visitors to national forests in the Pacific Northwest from 2004 to 2007.

Some of the change may be attributed to a new counting system used by the Forest Service. But there's more going on here than a new counting method. The agency logged nearly 8 million fewer visitors to national forests in Oregon and Washington in 2007 compared to three years earlier.

Is it high gas prices? Well, maybe, but there aren't many cheaper, more affordable destinations than Oregon's stunning Mount Hood and Deschutes national forests for most Oregonians. Trailhead and parking fees? Yes, the fees must deter some casual visitors to the forests, but the fees have been around considerably longer than three years. And a $30 yearly trail pass remains a pretty good deal compared with the costs of other ways to spend your spare time.

McAllen park to offer camping, fishing

2008-11-11T11:59:00.000+02:00

A McAllen park will be upgraded to feature a fishing pond and camping, among other amenities.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awarded a $1.6 million grant to the City of McAllen to expand and improve Firemen's Park.

The park is located on the northeast corner of Business 83 and and Col. Rowe Boulevard.

The proposed project will add 10.8 acres of park land as well as provide the first fishing and camping venues inside city limits.

Public records show that Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission made the funding decision at their regular meeting on Thursday, November 06, 2008 in Austin.

Doc seeks Twelve Mile site camping ground developer

2008-10-19T01:06:00.000+02:00

The Department of Conservation (Doc) is hoping to attract lease interest from private operators to develop the popular but basic Twelve Mile Delta Recreation Reserve into a "new, family- and environmentally friendly, affordable and safe camping ground".

The Doc Wakatipu area office began advertising that it was seeking proposals in a bid to enhance the 6ha camping ground that will serve campers for the long term.

The camping ground was likely to feature toilets, showers and a food preparation facility, as well as a suitable accommodation building for a camping ground manager.