Nahal What? Understanding Water on Israeli Trails

27/10/2025 42 min
Nahal What? Understanding Water on Israeli Trails

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Whether you're visiting Israel or exploring as a local, it's useful to understand the different types of bodies of water before you hit the trails.  In addition to the major seas and lakes, there are also streams, springs, standing pools, and a few other types of water sources.  In this episode, today's guest, Avi Schild (my husband!) and I discuss all of these different water sources in Israel.  Find out:Where and when to find water in IsraelWhat you can expect to see at each season on the trailWhere local springs and streams come fromAbout hidden lakes and poolsWhat turns a desert hike into a water hikeAnd much, much more! Join us on our journey to explore every corner of the Holy Land!Mentioned in this episode:Nahal DolevNahal PratAmud StreamNahal KatlavGa'aton LakeCheater's HikeBeit Zayit Dam in JerusalemZikim StreamNitzanim LakeSorek StreamTel AradNahal DragotNahal DavidBeit Zayit Dam Story

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