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Seek and you will find adventure in Israel

There’s more to Israel than the Biblical sites. With its steep canyons, snow-capped mountains and swirling rapids, the country is becoming known as a destination for extreme excursions

By Caren Osten Gerszberg  /  NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , NEW YORK

During my family’s expedition last April, I scraped my back recklessly skidding down a rockslide. I had failed to listen to the warning of the adventurer ahead of me — Simon — who despite being only 7 at the time, had the wisdom of experience when it comes to slides, whether in a gorge or a playground.

My bruise has since faded, but not the memory of that spectacular day. We were in Israel, occasionally chatting with a group of young soldiers on vacation. All of us looking for an adventure.

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