Today, the Golan Heights is as close to the Wild West as you will get in Israel. The terrain is rugged and beautiful, and the people just seem to be heartier. Green and quiet, wide, trusting, wild, and breathtaking – the Golan Heights is abundant with streams, waterfalls, flowing water, and endless space. Ascend to Mount Bental, for a view of the surrounding areas and a border briefing. Enjoy a Jeep ride, off-the-beaten track for an up-close understanding of the story of the battle between the Israeli armored forces and the Syrian forces in the Yom Kippur War (1973).