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Chapter 25: Turtles in Nahal Alexander - trail shifted
June 11, 2023
The trail between the Hadera train station and the Turtle Bridge has shifted, and no longer crosses westward under the railroad tracks.
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Jerusalem Hiking Book
August 5, 2021
My Dad published a Jerusalem hiking book with public transportation directions!
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Chapter 9: Migdal Tsedek in Rosh Ha'ayin - park open!
August 5, 2021
Migdal Tsedek National Park is now officially reopened, with a map, signposts, paved walking trail, a coffee shop inside the fortress, and an entrance fee.
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Chapter 18: Jerusalem Zoo - Train Closed Down
August 5, 2021
The meandering, scenic-route train from Tel Aviv to Malha mall via the Biblical Zoo is currently discontinued, with no word on when it will resume service.
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New Hikes
Chapter 25: Turtles in Nahal Alexander - short hike + food
November 3, 2020
Hungry? Not in the mood for a long hike? A new favorite route combining turtle-watching with farm produce and artisan cheese at Kfar HaRoeh.
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Chapter 26: Nahal Me'arot National Park - safer directions to entrance
November 3, 2020
The chapter's directions to the park have you walking along the highway towards the park. Instead, when you get to the Ein Carmel bus stop, cross the highway for a safer route.
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Chapter 21: Ramat HaNadiv - bus stops moved
November 3, 2020
Both bus stops outside Ramat HaNadiv have been moved farther south along Route 652. And crosswalks have been added, making the business of crossing the road significantly less death-defying.
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New Hikes
Bonus hike: A spring with water all year round
November 3, 2020
Ein Aviel, near Binyamina, is a spring with refreshing water to chill in all year round, and is accessible by train+bus from Tel Aviv.
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Chapter 7: Yarkon Springs & Tel Afek - directions to entrance changed
November 3, 2020
The shopping center in front of Petah Tikva Segulah Train Station is now closed and fenced off. Here's an even easier way to get to the park.
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