May 21, 2020
Birdwatching in the NHA
Birdwatching is a great way to get outside and enjoy the National Heritage Area while also practicing social distancing. Here are some tips for getting outside and enjoying the NHA’s...
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May 14, 2020
History Harvest: What Have You Found So Far?
We’re excited to show you the next phase of our History Harvest at Home series! Sarah Lisle, our Director of Interpretation, has been digging into her family history and has...
May 11, 2020
Updates on the Arabia Mountain PATH
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the status of the Arabia Mountain PATH trail, the 30+ mile paved, multiuse trail that connects sites throughout the National Heritage Area....
May 6, 2020
Is Arabia Mountain Open?
COVID-19 has impacted parks and sites throughout the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Check out our answers to all of your questions below! What’s open, and what’s closed? Atlanta...
Apr 30, 2020
Nature Bingo!
Even if you’re staying at home, you can still be enjoying nature. Whether in an apartment or a house, a townhouse, or a condo, you can still breathe some fresh...
Apr 22, 2020
Happy Earth Day!
This year, we celebrate 50 years of Earth Day. This is a time to reflect and act on ways to protect our beautiful, fragile, resilient planet, and all the wild...
Apr 17, 2020
At-Home Activities
With most schools and jobs shut down, many of us are staying at home. That doesn’t mean we can’t engage with our natural and cultural history, though! Here are some...
Apr 14, 2020
History Harvest at Home
Looking for something to do at home? Check out our new History Harvest at Home program! Delve into those old photographs and family heirlooms you have in the attic, on the...
Nov 26, 2019
Bring the Family to the NHA
With family and friends visiting from out of town, the holiday season is the perfect time to bring people to the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Go for a hike at Arabia Mountain! Walk off...
Nov 20, 2019
Hike with Love
The rare and beautiful landscapes in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area contain some species found almost nowhere else on earth – plants that thrive in the extreme environments of...
Nov 14, 2019
What’s a National Natural Landmark?
Southeast of Arabia Mountain, the National Heritage Area’s other, slightly younger monadnock rises – Panola Mountain. This mountain formed 300 million years ago and today is a major part...
Nov 6, 2019
Preservation in Progress: Update on the Lyon Farm
Located in once-rural DeKalb County, the Lyon Farm stands today as a reminder of the area’s history and a glimpse into the agricultural lifestyle that once dominated the county. It...