[RBS] Cut n' save of National Parks and forests in thevicinity of Bet Shemesh

[Adina and Charles Rosenstein]

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> Time to think ahead to the fun that awaits you after you're done cleaning
> for Pesach.
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> In order to refresh your memory of the national parks and forests we have
> within a half hour drive from Bet Shemesh,
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> I have compiled the following list.
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> Every 4 amot you travel in Eretz Yisrael is a mitzvah.  So pile on the
> mitzvot during the Pesach holiday season.
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> Castel National Park - Near Maoz Tzion (Mesilat Tzion exit on Route 1)
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> Strategic hill controlling the main highway between the coast and 
> Jerusalem.
> Site of many battles between the Palmach (Harel Brigade) and Arab Legion
> soldiers in 1948.
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> Aqua Bella (Ein Hemed) National Park (Abu Ghosh exit on Route 1).
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> Partially intact Crusader castle and park with running stream. Beautiful,
> shady picnic spot with playground equipment.
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> Soreq Cave National Park. Near Bet Shemesh. Take the Nes Harim road (route
> 3866) and make a left turn at the Challenger Monument.
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> Beautiful stalactite and stalagmite cave.
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> Bet Guvrin (Maresha) National Park.  Drive South on 38, make a right turn 
> at
> the end onto 35.
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> Maresha was on of the cities of the tribe of Yehuda. Later inhabited by 
> many
> civilizations. Bet Guvrin park is full of man-made caves, cellars, burial
> chambers, and bell caves (which were quarries).
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> These parks are part of the National Park system which have an admission
> fee.  If you are planning on visiting 4 or more of the 61 national parks
> within a year, then I highly recommend buying a family "Matmon" card, 
> giving
> you unlimited access to any of the national parks for one year.
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> Keren Kayemet Forests - no admission fee
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> The Anglo Parks.
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> British Park
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> Off route 38 near the Azeika Junction.  Main entrance on Route 383. Forest
> with many playground and picnic facilities. Site of Tel Azieka, where the
> Philistines camped during the battle of David vs. Goliath.
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> Park USA
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> Off route 3866 between Bet Shemesh and Nes Harim. Forest with many biking
> and hiking trails.  At "Bar B'har" coffee shop and overlook there is a KKL
> information stand with maps and pamphlets of KKL parks around the country.
> There are also nice picnic and play areas near Bar B'har and Nes Harim.
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> Park Canada
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> On route 3 near Route 1 Latrun exit. Contains site of ancient city Emaous
> (site of one of the battles of the Hashmonaim vs. the Greeks).  Picnic
> areas, Running water (in the winter, spring)
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> TBC   (to be continued...)
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> Happy Cleaning and tour planning,
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> Chaim Friedman
> "Your Tour Guide in Israel"
> Chaim at LeChaimTours. <mailto:Chaim%40LeChaimTours.com> com
> 054.566.5090
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