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Backpacker Magazine on the Jesus Trail
The Jesus Trail crew was excited to welcome Backpacker Magazine senior editor Dennis Lewon and acclaimed photographer Jason Florio to the trail this March. The two came to walk the trail for a story for Backpacker Magazine scheduled to come out in 2012. We couldn’t have asked for better weather for the six days of [...]
Happy New Year from the Jesus Trail Team! – 2010 Reflections and 2011 Goals
2010 has been a big year for the Jesus Trail! Thanks to all volunteers, friends and supporters of the trail who have helped to spread the word, come to hike the trail and offered words of encouragement. We stand amazed at the way the Jesus Trail has been able to grow and be a blessing [...]
Hiking the Nativity Trail from Nazareth to Bethlehem
The Bible is full of epic journeys. At the Jesus Trail, we often talk about the many walks Jesus took in the Galilee, but his first long-distance expedition took place before he wan even born. Over 2000 years ago, Mary and Joseph made the journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. They likely traveled with a caravan [...]
Trash Fire Causes Worst Wild Fires in Israel’s History
Wildfires on Mount Carmel, a scant 25 miles from Nazareth, have been raging out of control for some three days. We walked out to Mount Precipice on Thursday evening and could see the smoke curling up in the distance. Our friends living in Haifa fear evacuation from their homes. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated [...]
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