Free Election Day Excursions: KKL-JNF Suggests Six Family Destinations

On Election Day, which is a public holiday in Israel, the Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) is offering free access to six natural sites across the country for family outings. The organization encourages Israelis to take advantage of the pleasant weather for outdoor activities, from the Galilee in the north to the Negev in the south.

In the north, Beit Keshet Forest, located on the slopes of the Nazareth Mountains, offers open landscapes and picnic areas with views of the Lower Galilee and Jezreel Valley. The park is suitable for families seeking scenic drives and short walks. Also in the north, the Teal Valley Park near Safed, spanning approximately 560 dunams, features streams, wooden bridges, and small pools, with walking paths suitable for families. Visitors are advised against barbecues or bonfires in this park.

Central Israel offers Britannia Park, a large forested area with scenic routes, hiking trails, observation points, and archaeological sites like Tel Azeka and Tel Meshasha, suitable for flexible family trips. Adullam Park in the Judean foothills combines nature, landscapes, and history with trails winding through hills, caves, and archaeological sites like Khirbat Atari and Khirbat Madras, offering a short drive from the central region.

In the south, Yatir Forest, one of Israel's largest forests located at the edge of the Hebron Mountains, has been developed by KKL-JNF with scenic routes, walking paths, archaeological sites, and picnic areas. For a more relaxed southern experience, Golda Park near Mash'abim Junction and Kibbutz Revivim offers lawns, picnic areas, and observation points along the Revivim stream, ideal for a calm family gathering.

KKL-JNF Chairman Eyal Ostrovsky stated that the holiday is a great opportunity for quality time with family and friends, highlighting that the forests and parks are open and free from north to south. Visitors are advised to check the KKL-JNF website for site status, weather conditions, bring water, and adhere to safety guidelines, including avoiding fires in unauthorized areas and keeping the sites clean.