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Culture & CommunityExplore the relationship of man to the land the rivers and the rocks.
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Natural SystemsInvestigate granite ecosystems and forest trails that explode with life and color.
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Granite & TechnologyDiscover how granite quarries fueled an industry and innovation.
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Spiritual LandscapeExperience the spiritual elements of nature and meet its guardians.
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Early SettlementSee the lands of Georgia's frontier where settlers carved a life in the land.
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Highlights & Insights Tour at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit
Come revel in the profound beauty and history of one of the most magnificent places in Georgia during the monthly Highlights & Insights Tour at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Docents will guide visitors on a remarkable journey through a place filled with purpose as visitors discover the spiritual landscape where Trappist monks live, […]
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7 ways to adventure at Arabia Mountain
More than 2,000 acres, two monadnock mountains, three lakes and many historic sites. The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, located just outside I-285 perimeter on Atlanta’s east side, is full of opportunities for outdoor adventure close to the metro area.
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The Lost World of Arabia Mountain
Monks, an animal ER, and 400 million years of history. Though Arabia Mountain looks more like the moon than a mountain, it is rich with plant life, including five endangered plants. The red bulbs of diamorpha bloom brilliantly once a year. Shallow water pools are ideal for pool sprite. In the preserve, salamander eggs can be seen during a hike.
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