Aug 6, 2015
AMP Ambassadors Reports
Thank you for volunteering as an official AMP Ambassador! This web page is designed to help you with useful information, maps, and AMP Ambassador forms. Remember, we are always here...
Aug 4, 2015
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...
Jul 23, 2015
A Rare Beauty
Hidden away from the summer sun, the crane-fly orchid is blooming. Shaded by towering oaks and other hardwoods, this orchid produces several flowers on its delicate stem from mid-July through...
Jul 14, 2015
Pedal Atlanta’s best paved cycling trails
Ready to ride? Pedal these great bike-friendly trails in metro Atlanta over pavement and boardwalk to some seriously scenic...
Jul 10, 2015
8 places to have outdoor adventures around Atlanta
Eileen Falkenberg-Hullfor The AJC Whether you’re going with friends or taking the kids, the Atlanta area has outdoor adventures you’ll want to add to your calendar. The Atlanta area is...
Jul 6, 2015
11 free Georgia nature centers you need to visit
Lesli Petersonfor The AJC Nature centers and preserves offer peaceful respites for exploring the forest, cooling off in streams, watching wildlife and participating in educational adventures. While...
Jul 6, 2015
What To Do In Atlanta This Summer, So You Can Enjoy The Southern Heat In Style
ANNA PARSONS for BUSTLE Best Place To Have Fun By Foot Just based on looks alone, Arabia Mountain is comparable to a casual trip to outer space. The seemingly barren granite terrain...
Jul 3, 2015
Urban kids meet Mother Nature
Pictures and Text by Joshua Smith Archery, climbing trees and hiking to the top of Panola Mountain are just some of the activities students of the South DeKalb Family YMCA...
Jul 2, 2015
Beat the heat and get outdoors with some assistance from the Arabia Alliance
Ahh, summer in Atlanta. The birds are chirping, the grass is green, and all of the squirrels are feasting on the produce from our tiny backyard gardens. It’s time to...
Jul 2, 2015
Summer Family Bucket List
Spend the summer exploring Georgia with these family-friendly destinations.Looking for summer family fun around Georgia? We have ideas for you spanning all the corners of the state, with overnight...
Jun 30, 2015
New kiosks guide visitors at Arabia Mountain
Visitors to Arabia Mountain will soon have six information kiosks to guide them through the offerings of the 2,600-acre Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve....
Jun 26, 2015
YMCA Summer Fun
Over 100 students are learning a cool equation this summer: a week of camp in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area equals fun. Through an innovative partnership between the Arabia...