Feb 10, 2021
Parking at Arabia Mountain
Parking at Arabia Mountain has been very crowded recently. Here’s a guide to the best parking options and information on which lots have been overcrowded over the past few weekends....
Feb 3, 2021
Monadnock Madness is Coming!
Photo: Chad Belifanti Are you ready to rock? This March, get out and explore Georgia’s granite giants – Arabia, Panola, and Stone Mountains – during Monadnock Madness! Adapted for COVID-19...
Feb 3, 2021
The Story of the Bruce Street School
Did you know that you can see the remnants of DeKalb County’s first public school for Black students in Lithonia, Georgia? Located on Bruce Street, the ruins of the Bruce...
Jan 29, 2021
Visit South Rockdale Community Park
Have you visited South Rockdale Community Park? This gem of a greenspace in Georgia offers some of the National Heritage Area’s most unique trails, perfect for mountain biking and horseback...
Jan 21, 2021
Preservation in Progress at the Lyon Farm
Photo by Kelly Jordan. At the Lyon Farm, construction is moving quickly as workers continue with efforts to conserve DeKalb County’s oldest homestead. Phase II of the Lyon historic preservation...
Jan 11, 2021
Preserving History: Construction Begins at the Lyon Farm
Photo by Kelly Jordan. Historic preservation efforts continue at the Lyon Farm, one of the oldest homesteads in DeKalb County and a part of the history of the African-American Flat...
Jan 6, 2021
Happy New Year! Is the National Heritage Area Open?
Photo: Riley Golden IV Remember: Even outdoors, it is important to keep COVID-19 safety in mind. Please wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands when possible, practice physical distancing, and stay...
Dec 22, 2020
Holidays in Lithonia: An Interview with Ms. Harper
Allene Smith Harper has lived in Lithonia her entire life, even attending the historic Bruce Street School. We talked to her about her childhood in Lithonia in the 1940’s and...
Dec 17, 2020
Nature Reel: Summer at the NHA
In the cold days of winter, it’s nice to think about the warmth and greenery to come. Here’s a quick reel of nature shots from throughout the National Heritage...
Dec 14, 2020
Six Scenic Winter Trails
As you look to get outside this winter, the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area offers dozens of trails to stay physically distant, get a breath of fresh air, and enjoy...
Dec 1, 2020
Bruce Street Surveys: Almost There!
Will you help us shape the future of the Bruce Street School? Built through a grassroots community effort, the Bruce Street School was the first African-American public school in DeKalb County....
Nov 23, 2020
It’s time to #OptOutside
Please note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues throughout the United States. The outdoors are safer than indoors, but safety precautions are still necessary. Wherever you go, please make sure to wear...